Conducting Qualitative Research on and with College Students

‘Drs. Duran and Foste offer the field a much-needed resource for teaching, learning, and doing qualitative research, as they say, “on and with” students in higher education. Designed with novice researchers in mind but also speaking to experienced scholars, this book addresses the considerations, challenges, rewards, and even joys of conducting high-quality qualitative studies that can inform postsecondary practice, policy, and theory. It will be my go-to book when working with research teams studying college students.’ Kristen A. Renn, Michigan State University, USA. ‘This text is a must-have guide that helps its readers—researchers and scholars across status and identity—critically reflect on the why and how we conduct the work of qualitative inquiry with college students. Duran and Foste beautifully narrate the reflexive and iterative decision- and meaning-making processes we should engage before and as part of doing qualitative research.’ Christa J. Porter, Kent State University, USA. ‘Conducting Qualitative Research on and with College Students should be required reading in every higher education program. The authors distill methodological texts, synthesize contemporary higher education research, and offer practical examples of how to do qualitative research on college students. And they do this in an accessible, engaging manner. It's a book I wish I had as a student but am happy to have as an instructor. Duran and Foste have offered a gift to the field of higher education.’ Antar A. Tichavakunda, University of California Santa Barbara, USA.