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Autor/inn/en | Davig, William B.; Spain, Judith W. |
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Titel | Impact on Freshmen Retention of Orientation Course Content: Proposed Persistence Model |
Quelle | In: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 5 (2004) 3, S.305-323 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1521-0251 |
Schlagwörter | Program Effectiveness; Student Attitudes; Course Content; Social Networks; College Freshmen; Academic Persistence; School Orientation; Student Adjustment; Sensitivity Training; Student Attrition; Research Design; Models; Schematic Studies |
Abstract | This study examined the effectiveness of different topics/activities included in a freshman orientation course in enhancing the students' perception of their successful adjustment to college life and the impact of these subjects on the student level of persistence. The results support the Tinto stage model of persistence since the elements of the orientation course most highly correlated to persistence were topics and activities dedicated to: 1) the development of strong social networks (with both faculty and students) and 2) integration into the institution. Results also suggest that certain topics/activities should be included in orientation courses in order to help students become more effective in dealing with their external relationships as specified in the Astin attrition model. Specifically, results indicate that if a student did not have exposure to study skills, advising information, curriculum planning, group activities, and campus tours, they were less likely to re-enroll. (Contains 4 tables.) (Author). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |