Author: Carolyn H. Livingston Publisher: ISBN: 9780549206927 Category : Languages : en Pages : 330
Book Description
The variables that "best" predicted baccalaureate degree completion in six years was high school grade point average and total family income. Those students who had high high grade point averages and came from families with higher total family incomes were more likely to complete a baccalaureate degree. Furthermore, students who did not require financial aid or work-study were more likely to graduate within six years.
Author: Watson, Sandy White Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 361
Book Description
In higher education, a pressing issue has emerged—how to authentically connect academic pursuits with real-world challenges. The last decade has witnessed an escalating call for heightened interaction between universities and the "real world". Demands have grown for higher education institutions to instill democratic citizenship and address students' moral development. In response to this rise in demand, there has been a notable shift toward emphasizing service learning within academia. As educators grapple with the imperative to seamlessly integrate theory and practice, Applications of Service Learning in Higher Education steps into the forefront, delving into the myriad applications of service learning to effectively address this critical issue. Applications of Service Learning in Higher Education examines the complexities surrounding service learning in higher education. At its core, the book aims to showcase concrete examples of successful service learning applications, acting as a catalyst for the integration of this transformative pedagogy into the academic fabric. Beyond the surface, the book delves into the intricate planning, execution, and assessment stages of service learning projects, whether manifested within local communities or on an international scale. It seeks to fill notable knowledge gaps, particularly in less-explored regions like Latin America and the Caribbean and underscores the significance of multidisciplinary experiences. As the narrative unfolds, the book addresses the symbiotic relationship between service learning and students' programs of study, transforming communities into vibrant classrooms where learning transcends traditional boundaries.
Author: Julio A. Martinez (Graduate student) Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 33
Book Description
Graduation rates at public schools in the United States are not where they are supposed to be. The average national graduation rate is 84.6%. Public schools have struggled to raise graduation rates to 100% and to make sure students are getting the best education possible. High school dropouts usually have a difficult time finding a full-time job and earn considerably less in their lifetime than graduates do. As adults, they tend to need assistance with housing, food, and other vital necessities. Dropouts also tend to commit more crimes and have a higher chance of being incarcerated during their adulthood. Low graduation rates are attributable to factors inherent to students' socioeconomic backgrounds, behaviors, and choices, as well as challenges faced by the public school districts. The factors predicting academic failure among high school students are dynamically intertwined and co-dependent. Many policies have passed and failed or not done enough to raise graduation rates to the ultimate goal of 100%. This proposed study intends to shed light on the factors that affect graduation rates in the Los Angeles Unified School District and finding ways to improve the strategies that are currently being used to monitor and raise graduation rates. This paper will propose a two-phase mixed methods approach via an emailed or mailed survey to administrators, parents, and students querying their knowledge and opinion on the factors that affect graduation rates at their schools. Suggested improvements to strategies to raise graduation rates that are currently in place will be the result of the study.
Author: Laura W. Perna Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135106703 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 253
Book Description
Despite decades of substantial investments by the federal government, state governments, colleges and universities, and private foundations, students from low-income families as well as racial and ethnic minority groups continue to have substantially lower levels of postsecondary educational attainment than individuals from other groups. The State of College Access and Completion draws together leading researchers nationwide to summarize the state of college access and success and to provide recommendations for how institutional leaders and policymakers can effectively improve the entire spectrum of college access and completion. Springboarding from a seminar series organized by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, chapter authors explore what is known and not known from existing research about how to improve student success. This much-needed book calls explicit attention to the state of college access and success not only for traditional college-age students, but also for the substantial and growing number of "nontraditional" students. Describing trends in various outcomes along the pathway from college access to completion, this volume documents persisting gaps in outcomes based on students’ demographic characteristics and offers recommendations for strategies to raise student attainment. Graduate students, scholars, and researchers in higher education will find The State of College Access and Completion to be an important and timely resource.
Author: Natalie Rose Wagner Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
The purpose of this study has been to identify how financial aid and other factors influence college graduation rates, and to make recommendations on policies that could be used to increase graduation rates at public colleges in California. I obtained data on all four-year public degree-granting colleges in the United States and used regression analysis to identify the factors that impact college graduation rates and measure the magnitude of the impact to determine which factors in my data set are the largest contributors to graduation rates. My regression analysis included financial aid factors (the percentage of students at a college receiving different forms of aid, average amounts received, and the percentage of financial aid dollars distributed to different income groups), college factors (selectivity, tuition and fees, total enrollment, remedial services, etc), student factors (percentage of students at the college in different age, race/ethnicity, and gender groups); and social factors, which are characteristics of the state in which the student resides (percentage in different age and race ethnicity categories, the percentage of individuals who own their home, percentage single parents, etc). While my initial intent was to focus primarily on financial aid factors, I found these variables to have a smaller impact on graduation rates than many of the other explanatory variables included in my model. After identifying the impact that these factors have on college graduation rates, I used my regression model to identify colleges that are doing much better than predicted (and those doing worse) at graduating students in six years, all factors held constant. I studied the top and bottom performing schools in the UC and CSU systems and identified things that the top colleges are doing to increase graduation rates that were not controlled for in my regression model. As I was studying the colleges, I looked at various types of support provided to students including financial support (financial aid) and also social and academic support services. I also looked at the mission and culture of the colleges doing well compared to those doing poorly. My study did not lead to specific recommendations on additional policy changes that should be made to California0́9s state financial aid programs and services to increase graduation rates. However, I found some differences in the information and resources provided to students regarding financial aid between the best and worst performing colleges. In my concluding chapter, I make recommendations on things that California's public colleges could do to increase graduation rates, both related and unrelated to financial aid. I also provide some general policy recommendations for the state that could be implemented to increase the percentage of students at public colleges in California that earn a bachelor's degree in six years.
Author: Benjamin L. Castleman Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317664922 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 191
Book Description
Each year, many students with affordable college options and the academic skills needed to succeed do not enroll at all, enroll at institutions where they are not well-positioned for success, or drop out of college before earning a credential. Efforts to address these challenges have included changes in financial aid policy, increased availability of information, and enhanced academic support. This volume argues that the efficacy of these strategies can be improved by taking account of contemporary research on how students make choices. In Decision Making for Student Success, scholars from the fields of behavioral economics, education, and public policy explore contemporary research on decision-making and highlight behavioral insights that can improve postsecondary access and success. This exciting volume will provide scholars, researchers, and higher education administrators with valuable perspectives and low-cost strategies that they can employ to improve outcomes for underserved populations.
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Author: Linda M. Creighton
Author: Watson, Sandy White
Author: Alton L. Taylor
Author: Julio A. Martinez (Graduate student)
Author: Laura W. Perna
Author: Natalie Rose Wagner
Author: Benjamin L. Castleman