Sense of belonging in higher education contributes to students' wellbeing and academic
attainment. However, there is ambiguity about the definition and measurement of sense of …

Quantitative education research is often perceived to be “objective” or “neutral.” However,
quantitative research has been and continues to be used to perpetuate inequities; these …

Understanding the college experiences of Indigenous students in the United States is critical
to enhance their goals of educational attainment. Indigenous college students have been …

Although sense of belonging has been conceptualized by higher education institutions in
marginalizing ways, we reclaim the construct as authentic relationships characterized by …

Since the arrival of Europeans in the Americas, Native Americans (NA) have experienced
historical trauma (Brave Heart & DeBruyn, 1998). However, sources of socio-cultural …

This paper's purpose is to review theoretical explanations of college transitions, offer a
critique of their utility, and make an explicit argument that the field of higher education would …

Studies of financial stress, college debt, campus climate, and sense of belonging have each
been conducted to better understand student retention and persistence, but few studies …

Negative appraisals of campus racial climate (CRC) have been associated with diverse
negative psychosocial and academic outcomes among Black college students. However …

The purpose of this article provides fraternity and sorority communities with an
understanding of the impact of a Native American sisterhood on the cultivation in how it …

Abstract The Indigenous Education Youth Collective brings together native youth,
community members, and researchers to promote identity development, community …