Arguably, student retention has been the primary goal for higher education institutions for
several decades. Certainly, it has been the focus of much research effort among higher …

This study presents the conceptualization and subsequent model fit analysis of a retention
model for Latino/a students at urban commuter universities. The three institutions involved in …

Using Tinto's (1993) longitudinal model of institutional departure, this study examined
demographic variables, family characteristics, precollege and college academic …

Limited studies of Black students' experiences of racial microaggressions specifically
address environmental racial microaggressions. Environmental racial microaggressions …

The purpose of this longitudinal investigation was to examine the effectiveness of a
comprehensive, integrated curricular and co-curricular program designed to build …

In this book, the authors bring together in one place essential information about college
students in the US in the 21st century. Synthesizing existing research and theory, they …

The major models of persistence include Tinto's Theory of Student Departure (1975, 1987,
1993), Astin's Theory of Involvement (1984), and Pascarella's model (1985). All the models …

Use these focused guidelines to help you through every stage of the dissertation process!
Written for practicing educators pursuing a doctoral degree, this resource provides a step-by …

Academic performance is a primary predictor of college graduation, yet few studies have
examined one of the earliest indicators of academic performance—first-semester grade …

This paper explores the socio-demographic variables (age, gender, ethnicity, education,
work status, and disability) and study environment (course programme and course block) …