ERIC Number: EJ1345444
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1042-0541
EISSN: EISSN-2162-5212
College of Agriculture Students' Transfer Experiences Compared to the Experiences of Their University Peers
Jennifer M. Bundy; Michael S. Retallick; Elizabeth A. Foreman; Kelsey Powell
Journal of Agricultural Education, v63 n1 p149-164 2022
Transfer students from the College of Agriculture (COA) at Iowa State University graduate at a higher rate than their university peers (non-COA). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if differences exist between COA and non-COA transfer students in their pre- and post- transfer experiences. A survey instrument was developed, and the fall 2019 transfer cohort was polled (n = 1048). A useable response rate of 45.9% (n = 481) was achieved which contained 104 COA participants. Responses from a random sample of 104 non-COA respondents served as the comparison group. Survey results found statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between the groups in the manner in which transfer student capital was obtained. COA students tended to use advisors and admissions counselors prior to transfer more than their non-COA peers. However, pre- and post-transfer resources were underused by both groups. On average, 66.0% of all respondents reported that they planned to transfer to a four-year institution prior to enrollment at their previous institution, but less than 50.0% of respondents used a transfer plan or course equivalency guide to aid in their course planning. Additionally, an average of 76.5% of transfers across both groups reported being aware of post-transfer tutoring services but did not utilize this resources in their first semester. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in the perceived usefulness of post-transfer tutor resources between the two groups. Additional research is needed to determine if observed differences between COA and non-COA students explain variance associated with persistence and completion of a baccalaureate degree. [This study was presented at the North Central Region Conference of the American Association for Agricultural Education, virtual conference, October 2020.]
Descriptors: College Transfer Students, Agricultural Education, Student Experience, Majors (Students), Individual Differences, Psychological Patterns, Knowledge Level
American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Iowa
Grant or Contract Numbers: IOW05597