ERIC Number: EJ1355008
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-0560
EISSN: EISSN-1536-0741
The Cost of Academic Dismissal and Attrition from Students on Academic Probation
Gonzalez, Vanessa
New Directions for Higher Education, n198 p75-85 Sum 2022
Policies on academic probation and dismissal have existed in the American higher education system for decades to maintain academic quality and encourage students to improve their performance. Research has aimed to clarify the relationship between academic probation, dismissal, and retention, yet differing results emerge. Furthermore, the literature is sparse on the financial implications incurred as a result of academic dismissal or student attrition once on academic probation. The aim of this study explores financial implications experienced by one college as a result of academic dismissal or dropout from 136 academic probation students among 5 years of student cohorts. Findings show a loss of $842,650 in revenue to be earned due to these 136 students not completing their baccalaureate degrees after being on academic probation. The author provides recommendations to support students on academic probation to avoid further attrition and thus loss of revenue.
Descriptors: Academic Probation, Academic Failure, Student Attrition, Educational Finance, Higher Education, Costs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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