Experiences of Low-Income Students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): Basis in Conceptualizing a Student Support System
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Low income, student support, campus climate, access, challenges, education
Abstract
This study described the experiences of low-income students with a focus on how they became successful or unsuccessful en route towards the completion of their academic degrees. The descriptive-qualitative type of research utilizing the multiple case study technique and purposive sampling was utilized. The results revealed a number of challenges ranging from academic, financial, to ethnic stereotyping. Based on the findings, successful students utilized a number of support systems. On the other hand, the absence of any support made a student unsuccessful. Much could be done by the university to help students succeed, from part-time employment and scholarship availability all year round to close monitoring as types of effective support services.
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Gildersleeve R. E. Croom, N. & Vasquez P. L. (2011) “Am I going crazy?!”: A critical race analysis of doctoral education. In Equity and Excellence in Education. Special Issue, 44(1).
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Felder, P. (2010). On doctoral student development: Exploring faculty mentoring in the shaping of african american doctoral student success. The Qualitative Report, 15(2).
Ferrari, J. R. (2004). Mentors in life and at school: Impact on undergraduate protege perceptions of university mission and values. Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 12(3), 295-305.
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Kador, J. T. & Lewis, C. W. (2007). The role of mentors/advisors in the doctoral training of African American students at predominantly white universities: Implications for doctoral training. Essays in Education, 19, 100-118.
Keane, E. (2012). Diferential prioritising: Orientations to higher education and widening participation. International Journal of Educational Research, 53, 150-159.
Liu, H. & McGrath-Champ, S. (2014). ”˜Inspired by Business': A case of mentoring among low socioeconomic students. International Studies in Widening Participation, 1(1) 2-14.
Kezar, A. & Maxey, D. (2005). Faculty matter: So why doesn't everyone think so? Thought and Action. Retrieved from https://www.nea.org/assets/docs/HE/e-Kezar.pdf.
Mallory, O. & McKavanagh, M. (1999). CQ Connections – Breaking through the barriers to tertiary education. Retrieved from https://www.humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/.../qldsub2.doc.
Manasan, R. G. (2012) Rationalizing National Government Subsidies for State Universities and Colleges. Philippine Institute for Development Studies Discussion Paper Series No. 3. Retrieved from http://dirp4.pids.gov.ph/ris/dps/pidsdps1203.pdf.
UNESCO. (2012). Retrieved from http://en.unesco.org/themes/education-21st-century.
Milem, J. F. (2000). Why race matters: The individual and institutional benefits of diversity in higher education. Academe, 86 (5), 26-29.
Millenium Development Goals. https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=Millenium+Development+Goals+of+2015&oq=Milleniu+Development+-Goals+of+2015&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2076j0j4.
Miller, R. A. (2014). An overview of campus climate: Dimensions of diversity in higher education. Texas Education Review (2) 184-190.
Montalvo, J. G. (2004 ). Education, Poverty and Development in the Philippines: From Quantity to Quality and beyond. Background Paper for the Philippines Poverty Assessment 2004. Retrieved from www.econ.upf.edu/.../wp/education_ph1.doc.
Museus, S. D., et. al (2008) Racial differences in the effects of campus racial climate on degree completion: a structural equation model. Review of Higher Education, 34 (1) 107-134.
Patton, W. & McMahon, M. (1997). Career development in practice: A systems theory perspective, Mallory, O. & McKavanagh, M. CQ Connections – Breaking through the barriers to tertiary education. Retrieved from https://www.humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/.../qldsub2.doc.
Rankin, S. & Reason, R. (2008). Transformational tapestry model: A comprehensive approach to transforming campus climate. Journal of diversity in Higher Education. 1(4) 262-274.
Rhee, B. S. (2008). Institutional Climate and Student departure: A multinomial,multilevel modelling approach. The Review of Higher Education, 31 (2) 161-183. Senate Economic Planning Office (SEPO) Policy Brief, 2011.
Snyder C. R. (2014). A Woman's Place: Women of Colour Navigating Doctoral Education in South Africa. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 16(2).
UNESCO, 1990. Education for All. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-theinternationalagenda/education-for-all/theefa-movement/.
Wood, D. & Willems, J. (2012). Responding to the widening participation agenda through improved access to and within 3D virtual learning environments. Australiasian journal of educational technology. (28) 459-479.
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Navas, E. A. (2016). Experiences of Low-Income Students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): Basis in Conceptualizing a Student Support System. The Normal Lights, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.56278/tnl.v10i2.261
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