Helping Hispanic community college students transfer to four-year universities
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This study is all about helping Hispanic students who start at community colleges by providing them with support and opportunities like research projects and internships, so they can successfully transfer to four-year universities and finish their degrees.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas El Paso NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Paso, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893469 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on supporting Hispanic students who begin their higher education at community colleges, aiming to improve their chances of transferring to four-year universities and completing their degrees. It utilizes high-impact educational practices such as undergraduate research, internships, and learning communities to enhance student engagement and success. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these students, the program seeks to create a supportive environment that fosters academic achievement and degree attainment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are Hispanic community college students who are first-generation college attendees and are seeking to transfer to a four-year institution.
Not a fit: Students who are already enrolled in a four-year university or those who do not identify as Hispanic may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of Hispanic students who complete their bachelor's degrees and pursue advanced education.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives targeting similar educational challenges have shown success in improving transfer rates and degree completion among community college students.
Where this research is happening
El Paso, United States
- University of Texas El Paso — El Paso, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maldonado, Rosa a — University of Texas El Paso
- Study coordinator: Maldonado, Rosa a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.