Fostering Awareness of Systemic Inequity in U.S. College Students Underrepresented in Academia: A Case Study Investigation of Culturally Responsive Faculty Mentors

Faculty research mentors working with undergraduate students underrepresented in academia (e.g. first-generation college students, students of color) support student success. Interview data reveals they may facilitate the development of student critical reflection, (awareness of inequity), which can be crucial in this population’s navigation of inequitable systems of higher education.