Culturally Relevant Practices at Hispanic Serving Institutions: A Systematic Review of Engineering Education Literature

Hyun Kyoung Ro; Shirley Anderson

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Conference: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Location: Portland, Oregon
Publication Date: June 23, 2024
Start Date: June 23, 2024
End Date: July 12, 2024
Conference Session: Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education
Tagged Divisions: Equity and Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY)
Tagged Topic: Diversity
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Hyun Kyoung Ro University of North Texas orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-9345

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Dr. Hyun Kyoung (Hyunny) Ro, Associate Professor of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas, holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from The Pennsylvania State University with a minor in Educational Psychology—Applied Measurement. Her research focuses on Gender and Racial Equity in STEM Education, Learning Experiences and Outcomes for Marginalized Students, and Critical Quantitative Research and Assessment.

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Shirley Anderson University of North Texas

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Shirley Anderson is a Ph.D. student in Higher Education at the University of North Texas. She is also the Assistant Director of the Health Professions Advising Center at UT Dallas. Her research interests surround the topic of Marginalized Students in Healthcare.

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Abstract

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in attracting and retaining Latinx and other Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) engineering students in higher education. Co-curricular programs have been instrumental in enriching the learning experiences of Latinx students, supporting their academic success, and fostering a sense of belonging in the field of engineering. However, the question of whether these programs at HSIs are culturally relevant remains unanswered.

Our study is grounded in Garcia et al.'s (2019) framework, which encompasses Culturally Relevant Programs (CRP) as one of the aspects contributing to the servingness of HSIs. These programs consider the unique cultural backgrounds and social identities of Latinx students to enhance their educational experiences. Specifically, our research focuses on exploring the cultural relevance of co-curricular programs offered within engineering departments at HSIs. To investigate this, we employ a systematic review methodology to analyze a subset of 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings published between 2011 and 2022. These articles were selected from a broader dataset collected as part of our National Science Foundation-funded research. The systematic review enables a comprehensive assessment of the design, implementation, and evaluation of co-curricular programs for engineering students. We gather insights about co-curricular programs that were designed for Latinx students at HSIs from various stakeholders, including students, faculty, and administrators from the published articles.

Our study addresses two central research questions: 1. What are the key characteristics of co-curricular programs designed for Latinx students at HSIs within the field of engineering? 2. Are these programs culturally relevant? If so, which elements of culturally relevant programming are covered in the reviewed articles?

Our research aims to illuminate the cultural relevance of co-curricular programs within the context of HSIs, with the ultimate goal of promoting the development of more inclusive and culturally relevant programs tailored to meet the unique needs of Latinx students. We anticipate that our findings will offer valuable insights for HSIs, engineering programs, as well as faculty, administrators, and professionals dedicated to serving Latinx and other BIPOC students.

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Ro, H. K., & Anderson, S. (2024, June), Culturally Relevant Practices at Hispanic Serving Institutions: A Systematic Review of Engineering Education Literature Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47102

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AB  - Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in attracting and retaining Latinx and other Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) engineering students in higher education. Co-curricular programs have been instrumental in enriching the learning experiences of Latinx students, supporting their academic success, and fostering a sense of belonging in the field of engineering. However, the question of whether these programs at HSIs are culturally relevant remains unanswered.

Our study is grounded in Garcia et al.&#39;s (2019) framework, which encompasses Culturally Relevant Programs (CRP) as one of the aspects contributing to the servingness of HSIs. These programs consider the unique cultural backgrounds and social identities of Latinx students to enhance their educational experiences. Specifically, our research focuses on exploring the cultural relevance of co-curricular programs offered within engineering departments at HSIs.
To investigate this, we employ a systematic review methodology to analyze a subset of 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings published between 2011 and 2022. These articles were selected from a broader dataset collected as part of our National Science Foundation-funded research. The systematic review enables a comprehensive assessment of the design, implementation, and evaluation of co-curricular programs for engineering students. We gather insights about co-curricular programs that were designed for Latinx students at HSIs from various stakeholders, including students, faculty, and administrators from the published articles.

Our study addresses two central research questions:
1.	What are the key characteristics of co-curricular programs designed for Latinx students at HSIs within the field of engineering?
2.	Are these programs culturally relevant? If so, which elements of culturally relevant programming are covered in the reviewed articles?

Our research aims to illuminate the cultural relevance of co-curricular programs within the context of HSIs, with the ultimate goal of promoting the development of more inclusive and culturally relevant programs tailored to meet the unique needs of Latinx students. We anticipate that our findings will offer valuable insights for HSIs, engineering programs, as well as faculty, administrators, and professionals dedicated to serving Latinx and other BIPOC students. 
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