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Marissa C. Vasquez, Ed.D
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Dra. Vasquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education (ARPE) at San Diego State University (SDSU) – a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Broadly, her research seeks to better understand the experiences, factors, and conditions that facilitate success among underserved college students, particularly community college and transfer students.

​Her research agenda includes three strands: (1) understanding the pre/post transitional experiences of community college transfer students; (2) using anti-deficit perspectives to examine the experiences of Latina/o/x college students; and (3) exploring the role of community colleges in fostering welcoming and inclusive campus environments for disproportionately impacted students.
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Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL)

As the Associate Director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL), Dr. Vasquez leads multiple projects that involve institutional needs assessments for disproportionately impacted students in community colleges. 
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Project M.A.L.E.S

Dr. Vasquez is a Faculty Affiliate for Project MALES, an initiative supported by the University of Texas at Austin to sustain the development and visibility of scholarship on boys and men of color.
Dr. Vasquez's academic journey includes the following:
  • A.A. degree in Transfer Studies from Southwestern College
  • B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley
  • M.A. in Counseling with a specialization in College Counseling and Student Development from the University of San Diego
  • Ed.D. in Postsecondary Educational Leadership from San Diego State University
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