A Review of Demographic Trends for Texas and the United States
Date
2018-10
Authors
Hodges, Russ
Payne, Emily Miller
Suh, Emily
Hernandez, Patricia
Wu, Na
Castillo, Amarilis
Shetron, Tamara H.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Texas State University, The Education Institute
Abstract
This article provides a review of current and future demographic trends for Texas and the nation including the ongoing discrepancy between enrollment and retention/completion. Students entering postsecondary education embody America’s growing diversity in language, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic status. Demographic research findings support the importance of the role played by developmental educators in continuing to address the changing needs of students. Recommendations include the need for K-12 and postsecondary developmental educators to continue collaborating on college readiness initiatives, academic support services including career pathway advising, better alignment between 2- and 4-year institutions, developing cultural competence, and continuing research to improve support of underserved and diverse student populations.
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Keywords
education, demographic trends, enrollment, retention, developmental education, diversity, student populations
Citation
Hodges, R., Payne, E. M., Suh, E., Hernandez, P., Wu, N., Castillo, A. & Shetron, T. H. (2018). A Review of Demographic Trends for Texas and the United States. Journal of College Academic Support Programs, 1(2), pp. 25-34.