Adrian Caceres L&S Social Sciences
STIGMA: The Prison Shadow of Incarceration in Higher Education
As a SURF fellow, my research explores the impact of societal and academic stigmas faced by formerly incarcerated or system-impacted (FI/SI) students who have participated in the Berkeley Underground Scholars Pipeline (BUSP) in contrast to those (FI/SI) students who made it to Berkeley on their own. Specifically, I examine whether participation in BUSP programs, such as cross-enrollment and others, helped these individuals feel less stigmatized compared to their peers who navigated their way to Berkeley without BUS support. This study aims to highlight the importance of structured support programs in enhancing the educational and social integration of formerly incarcerated students, potentially influencing policy and program development for this underserved population.
Message To Sponsor
Dear CACSSF, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of my research program. Your sponsorship has been invaluable in allowing me to pursue my research and make meaningful progress in my field. Thanks to your contribution, I have been able to briefly mention a specific achievement or progress made, which would not have been possible without your support. Your belief in my work motivates me to continue striving for excellence, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity you have provided. Thank you once again for your generosity and commitment to advancing research. Warm regards, Adrian