Sally J. Delgado, Johann J. Collazo Reyes, Sofía I. Gómez Dopazo, Emmanuel A. Rodríguez Díaz, Ketsy M. Torres Arroyo
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Abstract
This article addresses concerns about English competencies among Hispanic English as a second language (ESL) science students that perpetuate underrepresentation of Hispanic individuals in scientific discourse. Faculty and student perception surveys completed at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey suggest that Hispanic ESL undergraduates require increased productive competencies in English. Those science majors with weak proficiency in English are significantly disadvantaged and current institutional practices don’t address their needs. Recommendations include course development focused on productive competencies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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The Journal of Hispanic Higher Education is an educational administration journal with cross-over into Latino culture studies as well as management, marketing, political science, and, of course, higher education. Topics will include: corporate culture at Hispanic-Serving Institutions; financial aid and graduation rates; retention strategies at Hispanic-Serving secondary institutions; Hispanic involvement in college and university athletics; Hispanic graduation rates among disciplines; organization development in Hispanic-serving institutions; curricular issues; demographic shifts and student government; technology and family values; teaching strategies; retention models; recruiting models; faculty development.
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