Diversity & Democracy: Current Issue
Valuing Strengths, Fostering Success
Students from low-income backgrounds come to college with valuable perspectives and strengths, yet they also face daunting challenges—from rising college costs, to family and work responsibilities, to the difficulty of navigating predominantly middle-class norms on campus, to basic needs insecurity. The contributors to this issue of Diversity & Democracy describe their work to honor students’ assets and identify and break down barriers that may stand in the way of their success.
Table of Contents
Valuing Strengths, Fostering Success
Campus Practice
Perspective