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The Latinx/a/o population is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, yet
higher education attainment for this community is among the lowest. Latinx/a/os in Higher
Education: Exploring Identity, Pathways, and Success addresses topics relevant to the experience
of Latinx/a/o students and professionals and illustrates key elements that should be considered in
the development of varied pathways to their success. This groundbreaking book combines
scholarly chapters with personal perspectives from Latinx/a/o students, administrators, and faculty
who have navigated cultural differences and institutional politics to overcome barriers. The authors
share innovative insights and promising practices for diversifying key leadership positions within
the academy and improving outcomes for Latinx/a/o college student success. Organized in five
sections, this edited collection explores a number of critical topics, including: the current Latinx/a/o
enrollment and success landscape closing the attainment gap for Latinx/a/o students advocacy
and policymaking, with in-depth discussion of legislative policies and institutional practices related
to undocumented students identity, cultural values and norms, gender, and sexuality in the
Latinx/a/o community, advancing an anti-deficit achievement framework and developing pathways
to access and success for Latinx/a/o students, particularly the role of community colleges and
honors programs. As the Latinx/a/o population continues to grow rapidly, the need to develop
promising pathways within success-oriented environments for Latinx/a/o students and
professionals in higher education is now more important than ever. This indispensable publication
will inform and guide student affairs and higher education in advancing the conditions necessary
for Latinx/a/o students, faculty, and professionals to thrive.