Dustin Hodgson’s dissertation, “Educational Equity: Examining the Barriers Faced by African American and LatinX Students During the College Admissions Process, After the Elimination of Affirmative Action,” explores the lived experience and perspective of African American and LatinX students in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to eliminate race-conscious admissions policies (affirmative action).
The goal of this research is to better understand the systemic barriers that affect access to higher education for historically marginalized students. By gathering this important perspective, students of color will be able to contribute to a deeper understanding of how this policy change has impacted access to higher education for historically marginalized student populations. The information gathered will be used to analyze institutional equity and inform more inclusive policies in higher education.
Participation Details
- Undergraduate Sophomore or First Year Student (applied to UMD after Fall 2023)
- Complete a brief demographic survey (approximately 10 minutes).
- Participate in a one-on-one 30-minute interview via UMD Zoom about your experiences navigating the admissions process.
Compensation: For your time, you will receive $50 upon completion of the interview.
If you are interested in learning more or participating in the study, please contact Dustin directly at dhodgson0@frostburg.edu.
