Behind Every Student: The Power of Family in Higher Education

Families are central to the experiences of college students, especially first-generation students of color. Despite their critical role in supporting student success, parents, grandparents, siblings and more tend not to be a part of life on campus. This event focuses on families as partners in the education of their loved ones and explores how parent and family involvement, family socialization, and support from family members shape student experiences and outcomes. From understanding the role of Spanish-speaking parents in the lives of first-generation Latinx college students to the familial network that supports parent scholars of color to the place of parents and families in shaping graduate students of color over the life course, this event offers rich, in-depth descriptions and intimate accounts of the love and care of families in the educational paths of students.

We celebrate Dr. Nathan Durdella’s new book Shaping Students of Color from Pre-School to Graduate School with presentations by Durdella and CSUN ELPS Alumni, Dr. Esther Ramirios and Dr. Juana Maria Valdivia, about the parents’ role in student success. The event will be moderated by Dr. Miguel Ceja, Educational Leadership and Policies Studies professor and department chair. This event is hybrid.  Please register for the online Zoom session or RSVP to attend in person.

For more information, please visit the event page.