Enrollment management has become the focus of institutional planning efforts on many college campuses. It is not possible to address the complex strategic issues in enrollment planning without institutional research that documents the experience of the school as it relates to the external environment and the body of prospective students. This study was constructed to provide institutionally based data that describe and compare two class populations of accepted students, based on their decision to enroll at the College. The purpose of the study was to generate a data base on student characteristics which could be used to support future recruitment efforts by the Admission and Financial Aid Offices. Several methods of data analysis were used. First, surveyed student opinion data on twenty college characteristics were compared. Second, seventeen descriptive characteristics were selected. Frequency data and descriptive statistics were generated for five different groups of students within the two classes. Third, crosstabulation studies using the chi square test of independence were used to test five hypotheses about differences within class or enrollment groups. Findings of the study reveal consistent patterns among enrolled and no-enrolled students and between the two classes. The impact of the financial aid variables on the enrollment decision proved to be statistically significant.

As public higher education examines itself in light of changing environmental trends, demands and needs of society, the public service aspect of its mission must also be reassessed. This area has traditionally been loosely defined and typically focuses on service by the individual faculty member or student, rather than the responsibility of the institution as a whole. A broadly framed definition of public service describes it as the outreach of the university to society at large, through which the resources of the campus are extended to individuals and groups not part of the academic community. In this manner, the academic institution's special competence is brought to bear on the solution of specific needs and problems. The emphasis for public service is on the transfer of knowledge into usable, meaningful forms for its application to these needs. The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed description of an institutional service and outreach model for public higher education, in which client-responsive research and evaluation techniques are applied to assist in the solution of management problems in both public and private sector organizations. The model is presented as an alternative to traditional views of means for addressing the public service and outreach component of the mission of public higher education. It integrates into that mission the capability to generate necessary additional resources while providing valued public service. By presenting this model, the study seeks to contribute to the larger discussion of the overall role of public higher education in society and the implications of that role on the manner in which all aspects of its mission are perceived and addressed. The description of the model is presented in the form of an embedded case study of a research and evaluation unit within a public service and outreach institution of the University of Massachusetts' President's office. Individual case studies, describing typical applications of the unit's services to various types of clients and problems, are incorporated within the overall study as examples of the manner in which the model is implemented. The summary and conclusions identify key characteristics of the model which are considered central to its ability to provide meaningful public service.

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore how middle-manager housing and residence life professionals apply what they learn from attending a housing professional development conference. This study was guided by Biggs's (2003) framework, theory of constructive alignment, focused on intended learning outcomes used to create what students need to learn, followed by how they are assessed. This qualitative study used 10 in-depth semistructured interviews with middle-manager housing and residence life professionals working at a 4-year institution in the United States. Three research questions drove this study: (a) how do middle-manager housing and residence life professionals describe their learning experience from attending a housing professional development conference; (b) how do middle-manager housing and residence life professionals apply their experiences from learning at the housing professional development conference to their home institution; (c) how do middle-manager housing and residence life professionals describe their impact or changes in their housing and residence department and/or institution resulting from their participation in the housing professional development conferences? The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using the Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen analysis method, phenomenological analysis designed by Moustakas (as cited in Creswell & Poth, 2018). Four themes emerged from the analysis of the data: (a) Collegiality; (b) Professional Learning; (c) Supervision Support; (d) Time Allocation for professional development. An analysis of the study along with relevant literature is provided including implications and recommendations should further research be conducted.

The number of students transferring from state colleges to state universities in Florida is significant due to the articulation agreements that are supported by the Board of Governors. These agreements allow students who have completed an associate degree to transfer their credits toward a bachelor's degree at a state university. However, transfer students face numerous barriers including academic, financial, and personal that hinder their success as they transition and start their first year at the state university. A large metropolitan public university in Florida has implemented success coaching, a new model of holistic student support, and advising services to provide targeted guidance and advising for transfer students. Some of these services start while the students are at the state college to facilitate the transfer process and allow them to be successful at the state university. The purpose of this study is to explore the perspectives of transfer students to get an insight regarding the obstacles they battle and determine whether these services were effective in helping students overcome challenges. To this end, this study is embedded within Schlossberg's Transition Theory and utilizes a qualitative approach to allow important insights to emerge from the student perspective. The researcher conducted and video recorded in-depth interviews with 11 transfer students in their first year at the state university who have utilized the transfer and advising services provided by the university. The data was then transcribed, reviewed, and coded resulting in several themes relating to the first and second research question. The findings of this study are discussed within the context of the existing literature and the theoretical framework. Implications for higher education institutions as well as recommendations for future research are presented.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to research the correlation between the academic achievement and enrollment data of students who attend Deer Park Community College who are majoring in Health Sciences. These students were categorized into four groups including subjects who are: traditional students who do not register for remediation courses; traditional students who do register for remediation courses; non-traditional students who do not need remediation courses; and non-traditional students who do need remediation courses. Additional analyses included how many remediation courses the students had to take, the student’s age, financial situation, standing GPA, and semester. This specific research is evident in the current limitation of quantitative data regarding the remediation student who is interested in Health Sciences as a possible career path. Although many researchers have sought to seek the reason behind the lack of enrollment of non-traditional students in Health Sciences and STEM programs none have correlated the possibility of the student having to enroll in remediation courses due to the education gap as a theory. Data gathered were analyzed using statistical methods including aggregated data which were provided by Deer Park Community College’s institutional research department and a survey delivered online to all health science students. Accordingly, this study was designed to provide data to Deer Park Community College’s institutional research office about the impact of remediation on enrollment and admission to Health Sciences programs. / Educational Leadership

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous influence on higher education in America. While college presidents have led through multiple crises in the past several decades, this challenge is unique for both the depth of its influence (e.g., revolutionizing course and service delivery methods, financial upheaval and institutional closures, political implications of institutional decisions) and the fact that every college and university in the world was influenced nearly simultaneously, providing the inability to benchmark decisions. As college presidents were faced with series of unprecedented choices during the period from March 2020 through November 2021, this study sought to prompt reflection on the choices made, as well as influences on those choices and implications to inform crisis leadership in the future. This hermeneutic phenomenological study utilized interview data and a thorough web content analysis to engage college presidents in reflections on their experiences, specifically evaluating the impact that COVID-19 had on their leadership style and their perceptions of the effectiveness of their choices from a retrospective stance. This research surfaced four key findings: 1) that reflections and past experiences informed presidential crisis response decisions throughout the evolving crisis; 2) that central to the success in managing a pervasive and unprecedented crisis is engaging as many people as possible in the crisis response; 3) that communication is essential and that communication strategy must be intentional and evolving with respect to the most salient needs of the community, and; 4) that presidents must employ a holistic approach to viewing, assessing, and solving institutional problems that can be supported by utilizing a four frame approach to leadership decision-making and execution.

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The present secondary data analysis was completed based upon an explanatory sequential mixed methods study, which explores the perceptions of sexual violence on campus among Interfraternity Council (IFC) members. Through a survey of 271 individuals and thematic coding of focus group responses from 10 individuals, participants demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of sexual violence, emphasizing consent, clear communication, and proactive risk management within their chapters. They recognize the shared responsibility among chapters, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office (FSL), and the university in preventing sexual violence. Participants’ responses align with the sexual violence continuum framework, emphasizing proactive measures, prevention, and intervention. Implications for practice highlight the need for ongoing education, collaboration, and comprehensive support services. Recommendations for future research include evaluating safety measures, exploring peer-led programming, examining survivor support services, and conducting longitudinal studies. By implementing recommended practices and addressing research gaps, universities can foster a safer and more inclusive campus environment. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into sexual violence within the fraternity and sorority community, guiding prevention efforts and support for survivors. / Educational Administration

The top of the lineup is a baseball term that refers to the first few players at bat. In baseball it is a term to be revered as those players are considered exceptional. Baseball, as are many intercollegiate sports, is highly competitive. Therefore, with the high level of competition for a spot, in perspective, these college players are all the top of the lineup. However, at the college level these players have to make many sacrifices, meet challenges other students do not, and juggle to find a balance between being a student and being an athlete in order to allow for a successful college experience. Achievement goal orientation and individual beliefs and traits play a role in how these student athletes manage this task. It is important to determine however, if a particular goal orientation, such as ego orientation, and certain traits, such as narcissism, may be detrimental or beneficial to the college baseball player and how these traits are perceived by the player in the overall college experience. This study sought participants from a Division I baseball team to explore their perceptions and better understand the influence of traits and achievement goal orientation within the culture of the various divisions. Qualitative methodology was used to allow for the opportunity to explore the participants’ perceptions of the phenomena. The participants’ reflections created understanding of the relevance of a focus on hard work and task orientation to achieve success through teamwork. Narcissism as a personal trait was present but either set aside or used to the benefit of the team and its shared goals.