The problem addressed in this study was that poor performance in dual credit programs negatively impacts first-year community college student's academic progress, placing them at risk for unsatisfactory academic progress and jeopardizing their financial aid eligibility. The purpose was to understand the experiences of first-year college students…

Much research exists to support the positive effects of mentorship programs on improving grades and retention rates for MSW students. With the rapid growth in online MSW programs, the need to provide mentorship in electronic formats is also increasing. This retrospective longitudinal study examines the impact of an electronically delivered…

Given that student retention is now one of the leading challenges faced by colleges and universities, research seeking to understand students' reasons for attrition is of critical importance. Two factors influence students' underachievement and subsequent dropping-out of college: self-efficacy and goal orientation. Self-efficacy refers to peoples'…