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Rise Up: Exploring the First Year Experiences of Latina Doctoral Students at Predominantly White Institutions

Pecero, Veronica Flores
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1480646788839175

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2016, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Educational Studies.
As the demographics of the United States continue to change, Latinas are estimated to account for a third of all women in the United States by the year 2060 (Gandara, 2015). Despite increases in enrollment, they still hold one of the lowest rates of doctoral degree attainment compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Doctoral education provides an avenue for innovative ideas and breakthroughs in a variety of fields as the core purpose of doctoral education is to generate, produce, and disseminate new knowledge (Council of Graduate Schools, 2005). Therefore, if the United States seeks to remain a world leader in education and innovation, it is essential to pay close attention to the experiences of Latinas in doctoral programs, as they provide the training grounds for needed innovation in our society. The purpose of this study was to explore the first year experiences of Latina doctoral students at predominantly White institutions. Through the use of Latino Critical Theory (LatCrit), Chicana Feminist Epistemology, and testimonios, the research explored how a) the intersection of race, ethnicity, and gender, as well as other salient identities, shaped Latinas’ experiences during the first year of doctoral study, b) how Latina doctoral students utilized support networks during the first year, and c) how the first year shaped subsequent years in their doctoral program. The findings illustrated how a lack of diversity in programs and institutions resulted in various challenges, including racism, microaggressions, and other forms of biases. However, through various support networks, such as family and faculty mentors, the participants were able to use the lessons of the first year to strengthen their voice in and out of the classroom and persist through their program. Ultimately, the aim of this study was to showcase the experiences of Latina doctoral students from their own perspectives to inform future research and practice.
Marc Johnston-Guerrero, Ph.D. (Advisor)
Susan Jones, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Sarah Gallo, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
252 p.
Higher Education
Latina Doctoral Students; PWIs; First Year PhD; LatCrit; Chicana Feminist Epistemology; Testimonios; Graduate Education

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  • Pecero, V. F. (2016). Rise Up: Exploring the First Year Experiences of Latina Doctoral Students at Predominantly White Institutions [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1480646788839175

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Pecero, Veronica. Rise Up: Exploring the First Year Experiences of Latina Doctoral Students at Predominantly White Institutions . 2016. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1480646788839175.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Pecero, Veronica. "Rise Up: Exploring the First Year Experiences of Latina Doctoral Students at Predominantly White Institutions ." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1480646788839175

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