The Impact of College Success Courses for Low-Income, First-Generation, Students of Color to Promote the Pursuit of STEM in Higher Education
LPFI’s research team presented on the outcomes of SMASH College Success courses to eliminate barriers to entrance, retention, and success in STEM fields in higher education at the National Symposium for Student Retention Conference in San Diego, CA (November 4-6, 2013). The College Success Course was developed to prepare underrepresented high school students for the college-going process. The College Success Course focuses on eliminating barriers facing low-income, first-generation students by focusing on college planning, financial planning, and career planning.
