Abstract

Using data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program from University of California Los Angeles (n = 523), this study investigates curricular and co-curricular experiences that influence the odds of volunteering for Latina/o students who attend private institutions. Results show that Latinas/os who rated themselves highly on leadership ability, attended religious services, voted in a student election, had taken an Ethnic Studies course, and/or participated in study abroad had significantly higher odds of volunteering while in college. The implications of these results are relevant to policy and practice, as colleges provide opportunities that shape civic attitudes and behaviors.

Resumen

Este estudio investiga experiencias curriculares y co-curriculares que influencian la posibilidad de que estudiantes latina/os que estudian en instituciones privadas se ofrezcan de voluntarios. Resultados indican que latina/os que se autocalifican como altos en habilidades de liderazgo, asisten a servicios religiosos, votan en elecciones estudiantiles, toman clases de Estudios Étnicos, y/o participan en estudios en otros países tienen posibilidades más altas de ofrecerse de voluntarios durante sus estudios universitarios. Las implicaciones de estos resultados son relevantes en políticas y prácticas, cuando las universidades proporcionan oportunidades de moldear actitudes y conductas cívicas.