From Baccalaureate to the professoriate: Cooperating to increase access to graduate education

Allen, Barbara McFadden; Zepeda, Yolanda

doi:10.1002/he.258

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“…Researchers have also studied the benefits of undergraduate research programs (Allen & Zepeda, 2007;Barlow & Villarejo, 2004;Carter, Mandell, & Maton, 2009;Chatman, 2005;Eagan, et al2010;Hathaway, Nagda, & Gregerman, 2002;Maton & Hrabowski, 2004;Seymour, Hunter, Laursen, & DeAntoni, 2004). In particular, some research has demonstrated that such programs may increase students' decision to pursue post-baccalaureate studies.…”

Section: Student Research Opportunitiesmentioning

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Understanding graduate school aspirations: the effect of good teaching practices

2015

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This study examined the effects of good teaching practices on post-baccalaureate degree aspirations using logistic regression techniques on a multi-institutional, longitudinal sample of students at four-year colleges and universities. Using College Choice and College Outcomes models as a theoretical foundation, I examined whether eight good teaching practices (non-classroom interactions with faculty, prompt feedback, frequency of interactions with faculty, teaching clarity and organization, challenging classes and high faculty expectations, frequency of higher-order exams and assignments, academic challenge and effort, and integrated ideas, information, and experiences) influenced post-baccalaureate degree aspirations at the end of four academic years, while controlling for students' background characteristics and institutional characteristics that are theoretically associated with aspirations. Using pre-test and post-test data from the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education (WNS), the findings suggest that good teaching practices are positively related to undergraduate students' aspirations for graduate education. This study contributes to college outcome models by emphasizing the importance of faculty to the undergraduate experience. Finally, this study has implications for higher education policy, including practical applications for those involved with undergraduate and graduate education, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

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Section: Student Research Opportunitiesmentioning

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Understanding graduate school aspirations: the effect of good teaching practices

2015

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“…Pottinger (1989) reported that attrition rates at four-year institutions for students living on the reservation were over 75 percent. Latino attrition is also extremely high (Mcfadden & Zepeda, 2007). Although students who complete a bachelor's degree represent a special group who have overcome many obstacles to education that often affect ethnic groups (e.g., transportation, adequate undergraduate experiences, financial needs), these challenges do not go away in graduate school.…”

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Knowledge River: A Case Study of a Library and Information Science Program Focusing on Latino and Native American Perspectives

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2010

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This article discusses the development of Knowledge River, a program at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science established through several Institute of Museum and Library Services grants designed to recruit Latino and Native American students to the library and information science (LIS) profession. Knowledge River (KR) was designed as a national model for increasing diversity in information organizations and LIS programs. The article describes the KR model and elements of the program that have increased its success. Included are participation in a residential cohort, real-world library work experiences, and formal mentoring by KR graduates and other ethnic minorities in the field. Knowledge River has served as a catalyst for increasing awareness of diversity issues and multiple perspectives in addressing issues in the LIS field. Knowledge River has also resulted in a requirement that all LIS students enroll in at least one diversity course. This article also provides a retrospective analysis of the KR model and presents a theoretical framework for developing future LIS diversity programs such as KR.

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From Baccalaureate to the professoriate: Cooperating to increase access to graduate education

Abstract: Faculty in the Summer Research Opportunities Program mentor and prepare students for graduate school.

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Understanding graduate school aspirations: the effect of good teaching practices

Understanding graduate school aspirations: the effect of good teaching practices

Knowledge River: A Case Study of a Library and Information Science Program Focusing on Latino and Native American Perspectives

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