Hispanic Student Experiences at a Hispanic-Serving Institution: Strong Voices, Key Message

Abstract

A symposium at New Mexico State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, revealed Hispanic students' attitudes about their experiences at the university. Discussions concerned the campus climate, mentors, the experiences of first-time students, cultural challenges, retention, and accountability. Discussion of the resulting data yields policy recommendations to help address the issues raised.

Keywords:

• ENLACE
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
• cultural challenges
• first-time students
• accountability
• retention