Predictors of first-year student retention in the community college
DS Fike, R Fike - Community college review, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
DS Fike, R Fike
Community college review, 2008•journals.sagepub.comThis study analyzed predictors of fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall retention for 9,200 first-time-in-
college students who enrolled in a community college over a four-year period. Findings
highlight the impact of developmental education programs and internet-based courses on
student persistence. Additional predictors include financial aid, parents' education, the
number of semester hours enrolled in and dropped during the first fall semester, and
participation in the Student Support Services program.
college students who enrolled in a community college over a four-year period. Findings
highlight the impact of developmental education programs and internet-based courses on
student persistence. Additional predictors include financial aid, parents' education, the
number of semester hours enrolled in and dropped during the first fall semester, and
participation in the Student Support Services program.
This study analyzed predictors of fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall retention for 9,200 first-time-in-college students who enrolled in a community college over a four-year period. Findings highlight the impact of developmental education programs and internet-based courses on student persistence. Additional predictors include financial aid, parents' education, the number of semester hours enrolled in and dropped during the first fall semester, and participation in the Student Support Services program.
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