This course focuses on current issues for Latinx people within a higher education context. This includes a look at the overall ecology into and through higher education, from the K-12 setting into the postsecondary context. The course is taught through the perspective of leading Latinx scholars, theorists, and practitioners who are developing cutting edge solutions for best serving the fastest growing demographic in the United States. The course includes a look at the experiences of students, faculty, and staff within postsecondary contexts as well as a focus on understanding the colleges and universities enrolling a large percentage of the Latinx population, including community colleges and Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Credits: 3.0