Supporting Marginalized Students in Higher Education

This insightful book explores the experiences of students who are often underrepresented in higher education. Drawing on existing research and original data, Nicholas Jackson examines the additional academic, social, and institutional challenges faced by marginalized students during their time at university and in their transition to graduate employment.Chapters provide valuable insights into how educators and institutions can more effectively support underrepresented students, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, disabled and neurodivergent students, and students from ethnic minority groups. Analyzing evidence from in-depth interviews and focus groups across multiple academic disciplines, Jackson adopts an interpretivist lens, arguing that widening access alone is not enough to ensure fair outcomes. He demonstrates how students’ success is shaped by their sense of belonging, confidence, access to support, and ability to navigate university systems.This book is crucial reading for educators, leaders, and administrators responsible for strategic planning and student recruitment, particularly those working with underrepresented students. Scholars and researchers interested in higher education leadership and administration will also benefit from this unique book’s insight into supporting marginalized students.