Critical Race Theory and the Transfer Function: Introducing a Transfer Receptive Culture |
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| Authors: | Dimpal Jain Alfred Herrera Santiago Bernal Daniel Solorzano |
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| Institution: | 1. University of the Pacific , Stockton, California, USA djain@pacific.edu;3. University of California, Los Angeles , Los Angeles, California, USA |
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| Abstract: | In California, the majority of students of color who enter postsecondary education do so in the community colleges. However large numbers of them leave and do not transfer to four-year institutions; in particular to highly selective public four-year colleges and universities. By using the theoretical perspective of critical race theory, transfer can be seen as a dual commitment between both the sending and receiving institution as we put forth the conceptual framework of a “transfer receptive culture.” We define a transfer receptive culture as an institutional commitment by a four-year college or university to provide the support needed for students to transfer successfully—that is, to navigate the community college, take the appropriate coursework, apply, enroll, and successfully earn a baccalaureate degree in a timely manner. We outline five elements, informed by critical race theory, that are necessary to establish a transfer receptive culture and outline specific strategies within each element that practioners can employ on their home campuses. |
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