The Experiences of Graduate Students of Color During Recruitment

Authors

Tracy Sweet, University of MarylandFollow
Kristabel Stark, University of Vermont
Bridget Turner Kelly, University of MarylandFollow

Abstract

We posit that graduate student recruitment is a form of community engagement where universities invite community members to apply. We conducted a study about the recruitment experience with 29 newly matriculated graduate students of color. Many students reported that welcoming interactions, research and courses on diversity or racial equity impacted their decision to enroll. Some barriers included lack of information, standardized tests, and funding. This study offers important insights for improving inclusive recruitment strategies.

Recommended Citation

Sweet, Tracy; Stark, Kristabel; and Kelly, Bridget Turner (2025) "The Experiences of Graduate Students of Color During Recruitment," Journal of College Access: Vol. 10: Iss. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jca/vol10/iss2/4