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Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations do not necessarily reflect the views of Lumina Foundation. Comments or inquiries about this publication or the REACH Collaborative are welcomed and should [be directed to](be directed to info@reachcollab.org)[ info@reachcollab.org](be directed to info@reachcollab.org).  \nThis material and work is supported by Lumina Foundation, Grant No. 2102-1113647. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations do not necessarily reflect the views of Lumina Foundation. Comments or inquiries about this publication or the REACH Collaborative are welcomed and should [be directed to info@reachcollab.org](be directed to info@reachcollab.org).  \nShould you want to learn more about the REACH Collaborative and its partners ( Education Strategy Group (ESG), the Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) at the University of Illinois, University of Pittsburgh School of Education, and evaluation consulting firm DVPPRAXIS LTD), please visit [reachcollab.org](reachcollab.org).  \n2  \nGuiding questions:  \nWhat infrastructure do community colleges in New York have to support BIPOC adult learners?  \nWhat are best practices for anti-racist and equity-supporting infrastructure?  \nAccording to the American Association of Community Colleges (2021): “In 2020, more than half (52%) of both Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduates were enrolled in public two-year colleges” nation-wide; the number for students from Black communities was 40% .  \nThese numbers are reflected in the percentage of BIPOC students representing the total population of students enrolled at public two-year colleges nation-wide in 2020, which was just over 50%, according to the same study.  \nOn the state level in New York, BIPOC students represent approximately 30% of the total student population enrolled in The State University of New York’s community college system of 30 campuses. Over 20% of the population are adult learners over the age of 25, with 8.4% between the ages of 25 and 29 (SUNY, 2021) .  \nScholars have conducted studies across the nation and found a common link between antiracist, culturally responsive practice in community college programs and student success. These findings are especially true for community college students of color. (Owens, 2018; Wilson, 2021) . In addition to helping shape curriculum, culturally responsive practices have informed student support services. Integrating culturally responsive practices into supports outside the classroom  \nFor adult learners, a feeling of belonging and support can overcome academic setbacks...  \ncreates the foundation for a culturally sustaining infrastructure. The positive impact of culturally sustaining practices embedded throughout the student experience is particularly evident for adult learners. Kachur and Barcinas (2020) argue that, for adult learners, a feeling of belonging and support can overcome academic setbacks because “when the environment is positive, but the academics are negative, the adult learner will be more likely to persist because support is in place to guide completion” (p. 107) .  \nWhile there is overwhelming evidence of the positive impact of culturally responsive  \nand equitable practices for adult learners and students of color, there is a remaining lack of infrastructural and institutional support for culturally sustaining work. Much anti-racist work has relied on individual dedication, grant-specific funding,","cbCainK2O0VxPRK3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainK2O0VxPRK3","pdf",19011987,"English","# Guiding Questions\n# Strategies\n## Raising consciousness-level of faculty, administrators, and staff\n# Examples of Building Sustainable Inclusive Infrastructure\n# Final Thoughts\n# References","[{\"question\":\"What infrastructure challenges do community colleges need to address for BIPOC adult learners?\",\"answer\":\"The document asks what community colleges in New York have to support BIPOC adult learners and stresses that information about support services is not always shared equally. 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