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ERIC Number: ED607122
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jun
Pages: 138
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-
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Evaluation of the Center for Exploratory Studies at the University of Cincinnati
Gray, Robert J.
Online Submission, Ed.D. Dissertation, William Howard Taft University
The Center for Exploratory Studies (CES) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) provides specialized advising that helps undecided students find their best-fit major and career pathways. Students in the exploratory studies major fall into either the undecided or decided category. Existing literature suggests that undecided students are considered at risk for multiple factors associated with their lack of being in a degree-granting major at the university. This at-risk categorization means undecided students would be retained at lower rates and grade point averages (GPA) of their decided counterparts. Undecided students at UC take a class named Discovering UC that focused on major exploration and a decision-making model. Descriptive statistics analyzed regarding Discovering UC prove the course is beneficial in assisting students through the decision-making process and the selection of a major. Quantitative data analyzed regarding student retention rates and GPAs determine that CES is an effective advising program at the university.
Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ohio (Cincinnati)
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