In Fostering Success of Ethnic and Racial Minorities in STEM, well-known contributors share salient institutional characteristics, unique aspects of climate, pedagogy, and programmatic initiatives at MSIs that are instrumental in enhancing the success of racial and ethnic minority students in STEM education. This book provides recommendations on institutional practice, policy, and lessons that any institution can use on their campus to foster better retention and persistence among minority students. Higher Education leaders and administrators interested in encouraging achievement among racial and ethnic minority students in STEM education will find this book a welcomed and timely addition to the discourse on promoting minority student success.
Robert T. Palmer is Assistant Professor of Student Affairs Administration at the State University of New York, Binghamton, USA.
Dina C. Maramba is Associate Professor of Student Affairs Administration at the State University of New York, Binghamton, USA.
Marybeth Gasman is Professor of Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.