Standing on the outside looking in

About this book

A collection of personal narratives and empirical research that provides an account of the actual lived experiences of graduate students of color and their perception of the campus climate. Examines issues of access, retention, and transition; and explores the personal experiences of students of color in advanced-degree programs by engaging the following questions: What factors influence underrepresented students' decisions to pursue advanced-degree programs? What factors affect students choices of programs and institutions? What challenges do they face as they transition into degree programs? What factors enable students of color to persist? How can colleges and universities provide the support necessary to increase persistence and matriculation among graduate students of color? From publisher description.