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Scanlon, Margaret; Leahy, Pat; Jenkinson, Hilary; Powell, Fred – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2020
Over the last few decades there has been increased recognition that the concept of 'access' encompasses not only entry to higher education (HE) but also participation and successful completion. Despite this, very little research has been carried out in Ireland on non-traditional students' experience of university. This article explores the…
Descriptors: Working Class, Friendship, Peer Relationship, Sense of Community
Garner, Russell J. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
An examination of the recent literature revealed there are no established standards for orienting online doctoral students. To address this problem, the relevant literature was examined and suggested that doctoral students can be effectively oriented to their academic environment when provided with the requisite programmatic and institutional…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, School Orientation, Computer Mediated Communication, Program Development
Murtagh, S.; Ridley, A.; Frings, D.; Kerr-Pertic, S. – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2017
The first year of study in higher education is a time of major transition for students. While the importance of induction has been widely demonstrated, there is evidence to suggest that not all students benefit equally from participation in induction. This study examined attendance rates at induction, the relationship between induction attendance…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, College Freshmen, School Orientation, Attendance Patterns
Chigeza, Shingairai; de Kock, Johannes H.; Roos, Vera; Wissing, Marie P. – Africa Education Review, 2017
This article describes the perceptions of first-year students' subjective appraisal of their well-being before, during and after participation in an induction programme at a higher education institution (HEI). Twenty-two first-year students participated in focus group discussions (FGDs) and semi-structured individual interviews. Thematic and…
Descriptors: Well Being, College Freshmen, School Orientation, Focus Groups
Hart, Tracy L. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this single case study was to examine the relationship between online students' use of support services and their feelings of mattering using a convergent parallel research design to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Students enrolled exclusively in online classes during the academic year 2015-2016 at the University of New…
Descriptors: College Students, Electronic Learning, Student Personnel Services, Case Studies
Barco Quinonez, JennyErika M. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
By using two major areas of scholarship drawn from Student Development Theory, this qualitative case study examined first-generation Latina(o) college students in a large urban institution and their experiences with academic advisement applying Transition Theory, based on the work of Schlossberg (1981; 1995) and expanded upon by Goodman,…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Hispanic American Students, College Freshmen, Academic Advising
Laraway, Melissa J. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Orientation programs on college campuses across the United States exist to serve the needs of new students to transition and thrive in their new setting. Some students may arrive on campus for even more specialized programs beyond traditional orientation programs, such as athletic practice, that focus on academic courses or involve a wilderness…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Student Attitudes, Student Participation, Self Efficacy
Rich, Nancy – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the feelings and experiences of state college transfer STEM students regarding transfer from the state college to the university. The 25 participants in this study were asked to describe their feelings about the transfer process. Data were gathered from the interviews and from a review of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, State Universities, College Transfer Students, Student Attitudes
Thibodeaux, Jordan; Deutsch, Aaron; Kitsantas, Anastasia; Winsler, Adam – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2017
How students manage their time is critical for academic performance and is an important component of self-regulated learning. The purpose of the present study was to examine relationships among first-year college students' (N = 589) time use, academic self-regulation, and target and actual grade point average (GPA) at three time points. Findings…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Time Management, Self Control, Grade Point Average
Jacobs, Steven – College Student Journal, 2016
The purpose of this study is to determine if student confidence levels change when attending a series of five pre-semester orientation success workshops. This research was conducted at a Canadian Community College whose attrition rates for the Practical Nursing program within the host college average 36%. The workshop sessions occur prior to the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, School Orientation, Workshops
Marshall, Lynda – ProQuest LLC, 2017
A challenge faced by higher education is whether online orientation that is offered before the start of class can impact academic performance for online students. The purpose of this quantitative research study was to determine if there are significant differences in retention, academic success, and persistence between first time online students…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Technical Institutes, Online Courses, School Orientation
Heineman, Judie A. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Veterans are entering the community college classroom as part of their transition from military to civilian life. This article explores what leaders of community colleges could do, and have done, in developing programs, implementing changes, and adopting policies to attract and accommodate the unique needs of student-veterans.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Students, Veterans, Student Needs
Harper, Laurie J. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2016
Transition refers to the process of change and encompasses the events and experiences that occur when a child moves from one setting to another. It also marks the time when children are separated from a familiar routine and environment and placed into an environment of uncertainty, changing roles and expectations. Transitions are important because…
Descriptors: Young Children, Family Programs, School Readiness, Transitional Programs
Zhang, Yi – Community College Review, 2016
Objective: Guided by validation theory, this study aims to better understand the role that academic advising plays in international community college students' adjustment. More specifically, this study investigated how academic advising validates or invalidates their academic and social experiences in a community college context. Method: This…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Foreign Students, Academic Advising, College Students
Wedemeyer, Richard H. – New York Journal of Student Affairs, 2018
Many professionals in student services are currently looking for ways to increase the number of services and quality at a reduced cost. One alternative is more extensive use of modern technology. The search for computer applications in student services has intensified and will probably continue to do so because some of the trends are already…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, College Students, Services