Predicting Transition and Adjustment to College预测的过渡与调整大学.ppt

Predicting Transition and Adjustment to College: Minority Biomedical and Behavioral Science Students’ First Year of College Sylvia Hurtado, June C. Chang, Victor B. Saenz, Lorelle L. Espinosa, Nolan L. Cabrera, Oscar S. Cerna University of California – Los Angeles Higher Education Research Institute AIR 2006 – Chicago, IL Trends Demographic shift: Increasing number of college-age students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. URM: African Americans, Latina/os, American Indian/Native Alaskan Increasing number of college freshmen showing interest in biomedical and behavioral science majors (CIRP, 2004). More incoming freshmen report interest in research careers (CIRP, 2004). Issues Racial/ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in a multiplicity of fields and disciplines, especially in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. They have among the lowest levels of matriculation in these critical fields and even lower rates of representation in research science careers (NSF, 2003). Goal: Continue to diversify the pool of research scientists and to increase research in fields that will ultimately improve the health and well-being of underserved communities. Research Questions What are the informal and institutional practices that are key factors to URM science students’ success at managing their academic environment during the first year of college? What are the critical contributors and detractors for URM science student sense of belonging? Conceptual Model Guiding Study Student Background Pre-college Academic Achievement Financial Concerns Family as External Push or Pull Factor College Entry Social and Academic First Year Experiences Multi-Institutional Characteristics First Year Outcomes Campus Structures that Link the Social and Academic Systems (specific programs, memberships, courses, advising) Peer Racial/Dynamics: Quality of cross-racial friendships Racial Climate Competitive Climate Academic Development and Performance Psycholo