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Opening Up the Pathway to Graduate Education

Opening Up the Pathway to Graduate Education. Lessons Learned from California State University (CSU) Students Linda DeAngelo, MA Doctoral Student/Research Analyst Glen T. Winans, PhD Assistant Dean. CSU Alumni Participation in UCLA Graduate Study. From Fall 1992 thru Fall 2002:

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Opening Up the Pathway to Graduate Education

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  1. Opening Up the Pathway to Graduate Education Lessons Learned from California State University (CSU) Students Linda DeAngelo, MA Doctoral Student/Research Analyst Glen T. Winans, PhD Assistant Dean

  2. CSU Alumni Participation in UCLA Graduate Study From Fall 1992 thru Fall 2002: • Over 3,300 CSU Students Admitted into UCLA Graduate Programs • 34% of CSU Master’s Program Applicants Admitted with 73% Registered • 25% of CSU Doctoral Applicants Admitted with 63% Registered • CSU Registrants Comprised • 16% of underrepresented Master’s Students @ UCLA • 21% of underrepresented Doctoral Students @ UCLA

  3. CSU Outreach Project Objectives • Promote CSU Student Awareness of Graduate Study • Promote CSU Student Preparation for Graduate Study • Recruit Underrepresented CSU Students to UCLA Graduate Programs

  4. CSU Outreach Project Activities • Focused Outreach Activities At CSU Campuses • Focused Outreach to CSU Student Groups • Participation in CSU and UC/CSU Outreach Programs • Research Initiatives

  5. Research Questions • How do students formulate graduate degree aspirations? • How do student experiences at the CSU shape aspirations and preparation? • What do students experience during their transition to graduate study? • What are students’ suggestions for assisting more CSU students to pursue graduate study?

  6. Student Sample • Interviews Conducted July to November 2002 • 122 Interviews of CSU Alumni Enrolled in UCLA Master’s & PhD Programs - 65 PhD Students - 57 Masters Students • Representing 17 CSU Campuses • Enrolled in 41 Degree Programs @ UCLA

  7. Student Demographics African American 6% Asian American/Pacific Islander 7% Latino/Mexican American 18% Native American 2% White 56% Decline to State 11% Females 65% Males 35%

  8. Formulating Aspirations • Mentorship/Encouragement - Especially Important for First Generation and Underrepresented Students - Mentor Types “Talent Seekers” & “Accidental Assisters” • Academic Engagement - Research Experiences & Internships • Graduate School Funding

  9. Role of CSU • Faculty Mentorship - Connecting Students to Enriching Experiences • Research Experiences - More Competitive, Better Understanding of Graduate School Environment and Application Process • Academic Environment at CSU - Viewed as a Positive and a Negative • McNair, Pre-Doctoral, & NSF Programs - Confirmed as Enriching Experiences

  10. Transition Experiences at UCLA • Students Felt Prepared to Enter and Succeed - More Higher Level Academic Courses Helpful - Research Experiences & Faculty Interaction Important • Common Adjustment & Transition Issues - Pace of Graduate School - Theoretical Orientation of Graduate School - Diversity of UCLA as Compared to CSU

  11. Student Suggestions • Increase Availability of Graduate School Info • Greater Encouragement to Pursue Graduate School • Provide Information on Graduate School Funding • Increase Exposure to Experiences that Enhance Competitiveness • Reinforce that CSU Students are Wanted and Welcome

  12. Conclusions: What We Learned • CSU Provides Strong Foundation • Faculty Mentorship/Encouragement Important • Research Opportunities Valuable • Graduate School Going Culture Beneficial • Proper Preparation Eases Transition • Importance of a Welcoming Environment

  13. Implications for PracticeSuggestions for CSU • Reward Faculty Mentoring • Promote Opportunities for Research & Extracurricular Involvement • Engage Graduate School Culture • Encourage Upper Level Academic Courses • Facilitate Connections Between Undergraduate and Graduate Education

  14. Implications for PracticeSuggestions for UCLA • Increase Awareness of Graduate Education • Modify Faculty Perceptions • Connect CSU Students w/ UCLA Faculty & Graduate Students • Partner w/ CSU Campuses to Build Bridges in All Academic Disciplines • Document Graduate Student Success

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