In recent years, there has been a push for diversity among college and universities. Research indicates that, “students from historically under-represented backgrounds that attend community colleges are overrepresented in terms of enrollment, but underrepresented among completers” (Chen, 2009). When students from minority backgrounds attend community colleges, they may face obstacles such as isolation, stereotyping, miscommunication, and alienation. This can result in students being unsuccessful in their goal of obtaining academic success.
The gap in the completion rate for minorities at community colleges can be attributed to the students’ background, academic disadvantages and student involvement (Carter, 2006). Research conducted by Bean and Eaton (2000), suggest that the combination of the students background and their interaction in the collegiate environment are both factors that contribute to retention. Students from backgrounds that include immigrants or English as a second language may face a difficult time adjusting to the higher education setting.
Recent studies have indicated that the lack of student engagement among community college students is increasing at a disturbing rate (Doan, 2011). Community colleges inability to connect with faculty and staff can attribute to the students wiliness to be involved …show more content…
Research indicates the positive correlation amongst student involvement in extracurricular activities and student success (Astin, 1985; Tinto, 1993; Holloway, 2002; Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005) research provides examples of the impact that participation in extracurricular actives can have a positive outcome for students. By conducting this research, I hope to add to the significance of student engagement and involvement for minority students at a minority serving
The gap in the completion rate for minorities at community colleges can be attributed to the students’ background, academic disadvantages and student involvement (Carter, 2006). Research conducted by Bean and Eaton (2000), suggest that the combination of the students background and their interaction in the collegiate environment are both factors that contribute to retention. Students from backgrounds that include immigrants or English as a second language may face a difficult time adjusting to the higher education setting.
Recent studies have indicated that the lack of student engagement among community college students is increasing at a disturbing rate (Doan, 2011). Community colleges inability to connect with faculty and staff can attribute to the students wiliness to be involved …show more content…
Research indicates the positive correlation amongst student involvement in extracurricular activities and student success (Astin, 1985; Tinto, 1993; Holloway, 2002; Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005) research provides examples of the impact that participation in extracurricular actives can have a positive outcome for students. By conducting this research, I hope to add to the significance of student engagement and involvement for minority students at a minority serving