student equity project background research

According to the paper, the gap in college enrollment is increasing as a result of wealth variation and inequalities. Students from the upper quartile of the income distribution are increasing in schools, whereas students from the lower quartile are declining. For example, students from wealthier backgrounds were 8.3 times more likely to receive a bachelor's degree by 2003. This is because universities and colleges have changed their financial assistance focus from need-based to merit-based qualification in order to enroll candidates with a better academic background and profile. The article is important as it includes several statistics showing disparities due to income, financial aid, class, academic profile and highest degree attained.

Barbosa, L. L. (2011). A Study of College Access and Academic Success among First-Generation Hispanic Language Minority Students at the Community College Level. ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Tel: 800-521-0600; Web site: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.

The American society today requires highly skilled workers due to the competitive nature of different sectors of the economy. The jobs requiring degree qualification are on the rise and will double in coming years. The community colleges are appealing to educational needs of minority and immigrants searching for job skill, language training, and career opportunities. The article carried out an ethnographic study on how the community colleges meet the goals and needs of the Hispanic, bilingual or bicultural students through economical and support. The Hispanic population faces challenges including personal obstacles, college administration, and academic obstacles. The study examines the implication of student support and equity promotion among the Hispanic population in the United States.

Kanu, Y (2008). Educational Needs and Barriers for African Refugee Students in Manitoba. Canadian Journal of Education. 31 (4), 915-940.

The article examined the academic, psychological and economic issues African and Asian refugees face in Manitoba educational centers. The study identified students from African nations such as Ethiopia, sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Sudan and Somalia. The Asian and African refugees engage in sex slavery, child soldier, and other atrocities before being rescued. Such students have scars that linger in their memories when they arrive in Canada. The country of origin, color and ethnicity characteristics makes such students spend extended periods inside refugee camps. Such students experience physical and economic disadvantages and disrupted schooling. The students need financial aid to complete their high school and college education.



References

Access to Higher Education. (April 13, 2006) Steven J. Rosenstone presentation to “Thursdays at Four.” Institute for Advanced Study. The university of Minnesota.

Barbosa, L. L. (2011). A Study of College Access and Academic Success among First-Generation Hispanic Language Minority Students at the Community College Level. ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Tel: 800-521-0600; Web site: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml

Kanu, Y (2008). Educational Needs and Barriers for African Refugee Students in Manitoba. Canadian Journal of Education. 31 (4), 915-940.