Papers by Luzelma Canales
I dedicate this dissertation to Oscar Canales, Jr., my husband. We embarked on this journey in 19... more I dedicate this dissertation to Oscar Canales, Jr., my husband. We embarked on this journey in 1998 with the decision that I should pursue a graduate degree, which then transitioned to pursuing a doctorate from Texas A&M. You, Michael, Danny, and Crystal have always been my greatest cheerleaders. I thank you for the amazing job you did in ensuring that the kids never missed a birthday party, family gathering, sports activity, school trip, and so many other events while I was in class, working on assignments, and completing the dissertation. I could not ask for a better support system. I attribute my success in completing this journey to the very strong foundation that you provided for our family. My dedication would not be complete if I did not recognize my children (Michael, Danny, and Crystal). You always understood when I was not in attendance at your respective activities. I am proud of the young adults you have become and look forward to seeing you accomplish your own goals in life. To my mother, sisters, brother, brother-in-law, nieces, and nephew, I thank you for always ensuring that Oscar and the kids had the support that they needed while I was in class, working on assignments, or completing the dissertation. Thank you for supporting my goal. Viva la familia! vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am blessed to have so many people who supported and encouraged me through this very long journey. I want to express my gratitude to Dr. Larry M. Dooley for paving the way for the McAllen Cohort to join the doctoral program at Texas A&M. His leadership, vision, and commitment to expanding opportunities for Hispanics from the Rio Grande Valley were instrumental to me joining an elite few individuals born and raised in Starr County, Texas to fulfill the requirements for a doctoral program. I would like to thank Dr. Susan A. Lynham for her support and guidance through many of my courses and for sharing her expertise on qualitative research through the early part of the dissertation process. I am eternally grateful to Dr. Larry M.
Community college student first year fall to fall persistence: Experiences of successful first-time-in-college Hispanics at a predominately Hispanic student community college in the South Texas/Mexico Border Region
Community college student first year fall to fall persistence: Experiences of successful first-time-in-college Hispanics at a predominately Hispanic student community college in the South Texas/Mexico Border Region
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Papers by Luzelma Canales