LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE WHEN STUDENTS’ identities
are centered within the subject matter. This session will focus on a
model of LATINO IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOW STUDENTS’ experiences
influence their development. Dr. Vasti Torres is a professor in the
Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) and
an associate faculty member of Latina/o Studies at University of
Michigan. Her research focuses broadly on the success of
underrepresented students in higher education. She is known for her
work on how the identity development of Latinx students can influence
their college experience. She has been the Principle Investigator for
several grants including a multi-year grant investigating the choice
to stay in college for Latino students as well as a multi-year grant
looking at the experiences of working college students. She has worked
on several community college initiatives including Achieving the
Dream, Rural Community College Initiative, and Building Engagement and
Attainment for Minority Students initiative.
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