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Successful Hispanic Male First-Time-In-College Students at a Community College in South Texas: Experiences That Facilitate Fall First-Term Student Persistence Through Official Reporting DateSerrata, William 2009 December 1900 (has links)
The Hispanic population continues to rapidly increase within the state of Texas
as well as the nation. However, the Hispanic population educational attainment level
lags behind that of the general population. Hispanic males are the lowest educated
segment of society averaging less than a high school diploma. The negative long-term
economic impact of such low educational attainment levels coupled with the rapid
increase of the Hispanic population has been documented by Texas state demographers
as well as the U.S. Census Bureau.
The researcher conducted a qualitative study to inform a deeper understanding of
the experiences that facilitated the persistence of 18 Hispanic male first-time-in-college
students through the official reporting date of their fall first termat a community college
in South Texas. An asset model and related conceptual framework, which recognized
students as experts, were utilized. Focus group interviews, semi-structured interviews,
and existing data were analyzed utilizing qualitative research methods.
The researcher identified six overarching themes that significantly influenced the
students? ability to persist. In addition, analysis of the data produced five barrier themes
that these students overcame via the utilization of corresponding knowledge and actions
themes. Finally, students provided recommended college changes for mitigating the
barriers faced by future Hispanic male students.
The researcher provided conclusions regarding Hispanic male students,
recommendations for students, recommendations for colleges and universities serving
Hispanic male students, recommendations for the focal community college, and
implications for the theoretical model utilized. The researcher recommended expanding
this research to other institutions of higher education and notes the national implications
for increasing the educational attainment level of Hispanic male students.
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A Comparative Analysis Of Differences In Resident Satisfaction, Retention, And Cumulative Grade Point Average Between UniversityNovak, Jeffrey 01 January 2008 (has links)
This study compared students' perceptions and satisfaction as they related to their place of residence. In addition, this study sought to determine if a difference existed between student retention rates from their first year in college to their second year and one's grade point average with respect to one's place of residence within the collegiate setting. As such, the problem this study examined was the overall impact of where a first-time-in-college student lived within the University of Central Florida housing system and how that living environment impacted students' levels of satisfaction, overall retention rates, and cumulative grade point averages. The data used for this study were obtained from a previously distributed survey conducted by the Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of Central Florida in February 2007. Secondary data were obtained through the Department of Institutional Research at the University of Central Florida. A website link to an optional, self-administered Internet-based survey was sent via email to University of Central Florida students residing in university owned housing and university affiliated housing. The size of the sample was determined by the number of delivered emails 3800 for university owned housing, 1,500 for university affiliated housing (Towers), and 1,831 for university affiliated housing (Pegasus Landing). Of the total populations: 1) 38.57 percent were returned for university owned housing, 2) 26.26 percent were returned for university affiliated (Towers at Golden Knights Plaza), and 3) 24.63 percent were returned for university affiliated housing (Pegasus Landing). There were many statistically significant relationships. Consistently, students residing in university owned housing showed higher satisfaction and agreement levels when compared with students living in university affiliated housing. Additionally, students living in university owned housing showed a higher retention rate and cumulative grade point average when compared with students living in university affiliated housing.
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A Deviance Regulation Theory Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Problems Among First-Year College StudentsLeary, Angelina V 01 January 2018 (has links)
OBJECTIVE: An alcohol-drinking culture exists among first-time-in-college students, where many of these students come to their university relatively inexperienced with alcohol, which may increase alcohol-related consequences. Several interventions exist to combat this campus problem. The current study investigates the use of a Deviance Regulation Theory (DRT) intervention, presented in a web-based manner, to increase alcohol Protective Behavioral Strategies (PBS), such as monitoring drinks, using a designated driver, and drinking water in between alcoholic beverages, among college freshmen. METHOD: College freshmen participants (N = 157) completed web-based surveys examining alcohol behaviors once a week for six weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: a positive frame about individuals who used PBS, a negative frame about individuals who did not use PBS, or a control group that did not receive a DRT intervention. Participants also reported their perception of PBS use among UCF students and friend. Data was analyzed in each PBS subtype: Manner of Drinking, Stop/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Results indicate a negatively framed message with high perceived norm levels results in increased PBS use, which may suggest college freshmen have a strong drive to "fit in", or avoid standing out in negative ways. Further, there seems to be little desire to standout in positive ways among first-year students. This may be indicative of individuals who modify their behavior in order to assimilate to a new and unfamiliar environment. Furthermore, some PBS strategies were associated with decreases in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems. Results suggest a DRT intervention may be beneficial to first-time-in-college students.
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The role of decision-driven data collection on Northwest Ohio Local Education Agencies' intervention for first-time-in-college students' post-secondary outcomes: A quasi-experimental evaluation of the PK-16 Pathways of Promise (P³) ProjectDarwish, Rabab 20 May 2021 (has links)
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