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Christopher Benedetti is Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs and an associate professor of educational leadership at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. He teaches graduate courses in educational leadership and research methods. His scholarly interests include examining psychological, sociological, and equity issues within P–20 educational leadership contexts.

Understanding Persistence in Community College: The Role of Demographics, Financial Aid, and Academic Performance