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Interventions in Higher Education — Latina Mothers

Resource type: Grants

Granted to University of California – Irvine Foundation

Goal

To obtain an in-depth understanding of the role of family and cultural dynamics on the educational attainment, career goals, social skills and self confidence of low-income Latina mothers enrolled in community college, and to explore the impact of interventions on these women’s academic performance and goals.

Grant Amount

$316,000

Year Awarded

2000

Term

45 Months

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Issues:

Higher Education

Global Impact:

United States

Historical Programme Affiliations:

Higher Education

Foundation Center Themes:

Community Colleges, Women's Studies, Women's Studies

Foundation Center Approaches:

Research