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First-Generation Students' Persistence at Four-Year Institutions
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Ishitani, Terry T. – College and University, 2016
Coupled with the most recent national data set, this study investigated the college persistence behavior of first-generation students and found that they were most likely to withdraw from college during their second year. Moreover, this study unpacked the time-varying nature of academic and social integration. The effect of social integration on…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Social Integration, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power
Future Directions in Research on Voluntary Attrition from Colleges and Universities.
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Gilbert, Sid N.; Gomme, Ian M. – College and University, 1986
The history and status of research on college student attrition are reviewed, and research design and measurement deficiencies that have reduced the accuracy or usefulness of results or hindered appropriate policy formation are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Dropout Research, Higher Education
A Profile of the Chronic-Dropper and Super-Dropper.
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Fleming, David B.; And Others – College and University, 1985
Statistics on the drop-add tendencies of undergraduates at Clemson University were compiled. Three semesters were compared collectively, and it was discovered that numerous students had dropped at least one course in two of the three semesters and others in all three semesters. Profiles were built on these two groups. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Courses
A Study of Changes of Registration by Adding and Dropping Classes.
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Morris, Eddie W. – College and University, 1986
Results of a survey of Kentucky State University students concerning their patterns of adding and dropping courses looked at the proportions and characteristics of students adding and dropping, the reasons for making those changes, and the types of classes added and dropped most frequently. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change, College Administration, College Students, Higher Education
The Effectiveness of the Automatic Reinstatement Policy at Eastern Illinois University.
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Cobble, Kristi L.; Hohengarten, Frank – College and University, 1998
College administrators who suspend or dismiss students who do not meet the institution's minimum academic performance standards must identify and develop sound reinstatement policies based on clearly defined criteria which measure an individual's ability to succeed. Such policies are necessary to allow potential graduates to complete their studies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Academic Probation, College Attendance
Persistence Patterns in Public Higher Education: The Case of Texas.
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Gaither, Gerald H. – College and University, 1992
This paper reviews a study of persistence patterns of first-time first-year students during 1986-90 in all public senior institutions (n=35) in Texas. The study provides data to assist student affairs practitioners to evaluate their own attrition problem and to compare and delineate their patterns from a statewide perspective. (GLR)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Admission, College Freshmen, Colleges
Young Women Who Entered College Early: A Follow-Up Report.
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Cornell, Dewey G. – College and University, 1994
A follow-up study of 16 women who entered a residential early college entrance program at ages 13-17 found that almost all found early college entrance a valuable and stimulating academic experience but also described considerable emotional distress during their college years. Over half of the respondents had left the program before graduation.…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Age Differences, Age Grade Placement, College Students