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| Project Leader: | Cinthya Salazar csalazar@tamu.edu Educational Administration & Human Resource Development |
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Meeting Times:
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Thursdays 4:30-6:30PM |
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Team Size:
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3 |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Undergraduate co-researchers will have the opportunity to gain experience in qualitative data collection and analysis. They will be responsible for collecting data independently via interviews and focus groups. Undergraduate co-researchers will have the opportunity to co-author conference proposals, co-facilitate conference presentations, and co-author research journal articles. They will be able to work closely with a faculty member and two graduate students, who can provide personal and professional support, as well as write letters of recommendation for future career and academic opportunities
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Team Needs:
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In order to fulfill the participatory action research nature of the project, I am seeking to work with undergraduate students who can personally identify with the communities and topics under investigation. Undergraduate co-researchers should aspire to promote social justice and improve the educational opportunities for undocumented communities within and outside higher education settings. They should be responsible, flexible, and interested in learning about qualitative research methods. Undergraduate co-researchers should be willing to take initiative and actively engage in the research design, data collection, and data analysis processes. They will need to work well independently and be able to commit to the project until December 2021 at minimum. Undergraduate co-researchers can be from any school and can be pursuing any major. No previous experience with qualitative research is required. I anticipate that undergraduate co-researchers may need to spend between an average of 3 hours a week independently working in the project |
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Description:
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This research project encompasses two distinct studies: (1) a multiple-case study analysis of the conditions and experiences that create inclusive and validating campus environments for undocumented students with and without DACA in the state of Texas and (2) a narrative inquiry of how undocumented students with and without DACA navigate the college graduation process and transition out of higher education. Both studies are qualitative in nature and adopt a participatory action research approach, so those affected by the issues under investigation can serve as co-researchers and use the data to promote social change within localized communities. Both studies will be ongoing simultaneously and undergraduate co-researchers will be trained on data collection and analysis as part of the research design process. |