This dissertation explores the intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing the socio-academic success of graduate students enrolled in exclusively online degree programs. The research aims to understand how a sense of belonging, fostered through interactions with peers, faculty, and the university community, contributes to socio-academic success.…

Available research discusses the first-generation undergraduate experience, graduate students' sense of belonging, and first-generation graduate students, but little research shows the themes that impact a first-generation graduate student's sense of belonging. Understanding the first-generation graduate students' experience as a marginalized…

This quantitative study aimed to explore the relationship between minority and temporary minority graduate counseling students. In particular, the researcher analyzed the relationship between cultural affiliation and institutional support, the predictor variables, and sense of belonging, the outcome variable, amongst 67 minority and temporary…

University officials are interested in retaining and successfully graduating current students and recruiting future international graduate students. Accommodating the transition of international graduate students into their new communities and promoting their well-being requires an understanding of their needs. A rich research base has shown…

The purpose of this instrumental case study was to examine the experiences of international graduate students as they participated in a peer mentor circle (PMC) program that aimed to ease their transitions and foster sense of belonging. International graduate students provide many financial, educational, and social benefits to American…

Colleges across the country are looking to increase institutional enrollment with graduate-level offerings. Institutions of higher learning have a mission to educate, serve, and prepare all students personally and professionally. The documented need for well-trained student affairs professionals, student orientations, and appropriate services…

Graduate education follows an apprenticeship model, primarily aimed at preparing students for academia; however, the inclusion of teaching within this apprenticeship is not always clear as faculty, students, and other stakeholders do not agree on the need for instructional training (Golde & Dore, 2001). Despite the variability in training,…