About the Author:
Jeanett Castellanos is Director of the Academic Resource Center and a Lecturer for the Department of Social Sciences and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Irvine.
Review:
"A phenomenal job of addressing doctoral degree attainment among Latina/o students...This edited volume fills a significant gap in the literature by serving as a resource for Latina/os who are either interested in pursuing a doctorate or who are currently in a doctoral program. Moreover, this book eloquently inserts the voices of the Latina/o community into the discourse of advanced doctoral education. The extensive recommendations are also a strength...not only to students considering the Ph.D., but also to faculty and administrators with whom Latina/o students will need to foster relationships...Students, faculty, and administrators committed to enhancing the numbers of Latina/o Ph.D. students will consider this book a resource filled with a wealth of insight and knowledge." (The Review of Higher Education 2007-03-01)
"This edited volume gives the reader both sound theoretical pieces and the authentic voices of Latino students. It would make an excellent addition to the libraries of scholars, practioners, and higher education institutions interested Latina/o demographics, educational achievement and personal acounts of the struggles and successes that these students have had, and continue to experience." (Frank Hernandez, Journal of College Student Development 2006-12-01)
“Diversifying professionals, researchers, and faculty in higher education with Latina/o talent continues to be a goal of many who work in graduate recruitment, graduate student support, and the preparation of undergraduates for advanced degrees. This book provides important information about the realities Latina/os face as replacement of the ranks in higher education is occurring and the Latina/o population is increasing. We need to take the insights presented here to develop more intentional activities to prepare the next generation of Latino doctoral recipients." (Sylvia Hurtado, Professor and Director of the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles)
"This is an insightful account of how the pathway to Hispanic higher education success is paved with familia, cultura, y identidad étnica in 21st Century America. It is also a compelling call to action for the advancement of a more prosperous and just civil society that fully taps on the intellectual and creative talents of Latinos/as.” (Antonio Flores, President of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
"No one ever earns a doctorate alone-- family, friends, colleagues, and mentors all play a role. This book charts the many paths to achievement by highlighting what it also means to be Latina/o in today's America. It is an important contribution.” (Earl Lewis, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of History and African American Studies at Emory University)
“Combining facts, scholarly assessments and the vibrant perspectives of doctoral candidates, this book guides readers along the Ph.D. pathway taken, and still to be pursued, by many Latino doctorates. Increasing the successful participation of the country's fastest growing community--the Latino community--is a pressing challenge for higher education. This book serves as an important resource to anyone who seeks to meet this challenge.” (Sarita E. Brown, President, Excelencia in Education)
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