Beyond graduation: An evaluation of an academic advising model's effect on the retention of General Studies students at Quinsigamond Community College
by Smith, Liza D., Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2010, 78 pages; 3397781

Abstract:

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), located in Worcester, Massachusetts, experienced a decline in enrollment and persistence between 2003 and 2007. The institution responded to this issue through several initiatives, including the creation of an orientation course for developmental students enrolled in its General Studies program, an Event Registration period during the last two weeks of registration for all students, the creation of a Retention Committee, and the creation of an in-depth Career, Academic and Personal Success (CAPS) plan and associated academic advising session. This study examines the difference participation in the new CAPS advising session has on student persistence of General Studies majors. Student goals and transfer intentions are investigated as they relate to student fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall persistence.
 
AdviserJames Cook
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 71-04, p. , May 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEducational administration; Higher education
Publication Number3397781
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