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Chapters in Books
Abstract:
Over the past several decades, scholars and universities have made efforts
to increase the retention of students in higher education, but graduation
rates remain low. Whereas two-thirds of high school graduates attend
college, fewer than half graduate. The likelihood of graduation decreases
even more for Black, Latino, American Indian, and low-income students,
who have a 12 15% lower chance of earning their degree. The importance
of psychosocial adjustment to student persistence has received relatively
less attention than academic and social integration. Racial/ethnic
minority students face unique challenges to psychosocial adjustment in
college, including prejudice and discrimination, unwelcoming campus
environments, underrepresentation, and a lack of culturally appropriate
counseling resources. The current chapter will discuss the impact of these
challenges on the persistence, academic success, and health of racial/
ethnic minority students, and strategies that universities can employ to
create inclusive policies, resources and campus environments that
empower students of color and maximize their success.