Francisco A. Rios is professor and dean emeritus of Woodring College of Education, Western Washington University.Jacquelyn L. Bridgeman is Kepler Professor of Law at the University of Wyoming.Angela M. Jaime is vice provost Indigenous engagement and professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Kevin Roxas is a professor and dean of Woodring College of Education, Western Washington University. Caskey Russell is a professor and dean of Fairhaven College, Western Washington University.

• ContentsPreface: Preparing for the Journey Ahead  xiiiWhy We Wrote This Book  xiiiAcknowledgments  xvPrologue: Beginning Your Journey  11.  Introduction: Taking Your Initial Steps  3The Value of a Postsecondary Degree: Why You Should Read This Book  3Educational Attainment for People of Color  4Getting the Most From This Book  6Terminology Around Race and Ethnicity  8Other Terms of Note  122.  An Assets-Based Approach: Thriving in Postsecondary Education  14Introduction to an Assets-Based Approach  15You Have Assets  16Our Communities Have Wealth  17A Note About Theory  19Deficit-Oriented Versus Asset-Oriented Theories  21Cultural Capital: An Assets-Based Approach  21Community Cultural Wealth  24Using Community Cultural Wealth to Organize This Book: An Overview of What's to Come  273.  Aspirational Capital: Pursuing Your Dreams  32Introduction to Aspirational Capital  33Exploring Aspirational Capital  33Introduction to the Authors  35Career Choices and Choosing a Major  44Types of Colleges and Universities  45Planning for Your Future by Choosing the Right Institution for You  48Ready to Apply?  51Pulling the Application Together  54Financial Planning  55End of Chapter Activity: Draft and Write the Application Essay  594.  Cultural (and Ancestral) Capital: Being Your Authentic Self  60Introduction to Cultural (and Ancestral) Capital  61Exploring Cultural Capital  62A Caution About Culture, Race, and Ethnicity  68A Note About Intersectionality  69Honoring Your Cultural Assets  70Ancestral Capital  72Identifying Your Cultural Assets  72Your Cultural Capital: Pitfalls and Caveats  73Understanding the Foundations of Racism  74Strengthening Your Cultural and Ancestral Assets  79End of Chapter Activity: Finding Your Cultural Assets  865.  Linguistic Capital: Valuing Your Language(s)  88Introduction to Linguistic Capital  89Exploring Linguistic Capital  91Your Linguistic Assets  95Identifying Your Linguistic Assets  96Your Linguistic Capital: Pitfalls and Caveats  97Strengthening Your Linguistic Assets  101End of Chapter Activity: Building Your Linguistic Assets  1046.  Familial and Social Capital: Walking the Path . . . Together  105Introduction to Familial and Social Capital  107Exploring Familial Capital  108Exploring Social Capital  111The Importance of Familial and Social Capital in Postsecondary Education Settings  114Your Familial and Social Capital: Pitfalls and Caveats  117Ideas for Strengthening and Effectively Using Familial and Social Capital  121End of Chapter Activity: Recognizing and Strengthening Your Familial and Social Capital  1257.  Political and Resistance Capital: Speaking Truth to Power  128Introduction to Political and Resistance Capital  129Exploring Political Capital  130Exploring Resistance Capital  132Your Political and Resistance Capital: Pitfalls and Caveats  134Strategies for Strengthening Your Political and Resistance Capital  135End of Chapter Activity: Build Your Knowledge to Increase Your Power  1398.  Navigational Capital: Making the Strange Familiar  141Introduction to Navigational Capital  142Exploring Navigational Capital  143Starting With the Basics  144People You Will Most Likely Interact With at the University  146What Does the Institution Do for ISOCs?  152As Former ISOCs, What We Wish We Had Known When We Started College  156Communicating With Professors  158Other Important Sources of Navigational Capital  164End of Chapter Activity: Reverse Navigating Your Dreams  1669.  Humanization Capital: Striving and Thriving  168Introduction to Humanization Capital  169Exploring Humanization Capital  170Keys to Surviving: Using and Building Humanization Capital  172Your Humanization Capital: Pitfalls and Caveats  174Don't Just Survive, Thrive  175End of Chapter Activity: Create Your Proactive Wellness Plan  178Conclusion: Putting It All Together—Honoring Your Assets  180Our Parting Words  181An Open Letter to Faculty, Staff, and Advisors on Supporting Indigenous Students and Students of Color  183Glossary of Terms  187References  193Index  197About the Authors  203