APS

29th APS Annual Convention

Challenges Facing Diverse College Populations: Questions to Consider As Faculty

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Boston, MA

Symposium · Friday, May 26, 2017 · 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM ET

Subject Area: Developmental

Ethnic minority populations and first generation college students are less likely to complete college and have unique stressors related to this outcome. This talk reviews findings related to this disparity and also addresses factors that could potentially increase retention rates amongst minority populations including social support, connectedness and communication.

Chairs & Discussants

Presentations

  1. Analyzing the Relationship Between Student Debt and Physical HealthAlexa D'Angelo
  2. The Impact of Social Support on Academic Self Efficacy.Dawn Dugan
  3. Online Social Communication and Adjustment to Non-Residential CollegeLisa R. Silverman