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Title: The Shadow Culture of Higher Education: Exploring Educational Pathways for Undocumented and DACA Students.
Authors: Graham, Kevin1, Coates, Chad2
Source: Journal of Higher Education Theory & Practice. 2026, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p87-96. 10p.
Subject Terms: *Legal status of students, *Philosophy of education, *Academic support programs, *Higher education, *Corporate culture, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (U.S.), Organizational sociology, Support services (Management)
Abstract: This qualitative case study employed validation and organizational theories to explore the nuanced ways in which a private university validates, supports, and promotes the success of undocumented and DACAmented students. The findings revealed that an institutional "shadow culture" exists to mobilize access to resources, community, and foster success to degree completion. The authors theorize that students are validated and affirmed by resources and support services faculty and staff establish and sustain within the shadows of the institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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