Download or read book The Effects of a Student Support Services Program on First generation and Low income Student Retention written by Bryant Q. Nall and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was to discover the impact that a Student Support Services (SSS) program had on the first-generation and low-income student body of the program. Student Support Services programs continue to provide support for first-generation and or low-income students. The research conducted in this study concludes that the connection students have with faculty and staff is key in their persistence toward degree completion. The SSS program continues to achieve its goal in providing services that assist students in excelling academically, socially and culturally that impact retention however, there was no significance among the conditions groups researched. Therefore, retention is still a challenge for institutions and there must be strategic ways to meet students' needs.
Download or read book The Impact of Student Support Services on First generation Low income Student s Retention written by Rochelle N. Moore and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-generation low-income students are faced with many challenges during their transition to college. Early involvement is critical for their success. The purpose of this research was to discover the impact that Student Support Services had on first-generation low-income students’ retention. The purpose was to determine if student’s GPAs, family income, or demographics played a role in their persistence towards degree completion. The purpose also was to identify if first-generation low-income student’s relations with transition staff had an impact on their degree completion. Student support programs continue to provide support for first-generation and or low-income students. The research conducted in this study concluded the connection students had with the student support service and transition staff had no bearing on their persistence toward degree completion. The student support service program continued to achieve its goal in providing services that assist students in excelling academically, socially, and emotionally that impact retention, however, there was no significance among the groups researched. Therefore, retention is still a challenge for institutions and there must be strategic ways to meet students’ needs.
Download or read book The Impact of the TRIO Student Support Services Program at UC Davis on Participant Retention Rates and GPA written by Eric Sanchez and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief Literature Review The literature review explored the effects of undergraduate student support services and activities on the retention and academic success of low-income and first-generation college students. Topics from demographics, disadvantages, and strengths inherent to low-income and first-generation college students to institutional and social barriers as well as strengths from lessons learned and research already done on TRIO programs were studied. Statement of the Problem As budgets shrink the talk of accountability as well as the need for programs to reach ever-increasing levels of efficacy, expand. On the national level TRIO programs have proven success, however, it is just as important to demonstrate whether or not a program is also achieving significant success at the campus it is situated in. If a TRIO Student Support Service (SSS) program fails to establish itself, as a valid student support service for the campus, the need for it would likely be called into question. Worse yet, the opportunity to solidify itself as model college retention program could be lost and at higher risk is that programs ability to raise awareness and acceptance of TRIO programs, funding for which is held at the whim of our politicians on Capitol Hill. Methodology The study is quantitative and relies on descriptive statistics and statistical analysis of the data gathered. The statistical tools used include a two-tailed T test, and a measure of linear correlation. The statistical analysis of the data was used to determine if membership in the UC Davis TRIO SSS program has an impact, positive or negative, on TRIO SSS participant GPA and retention rates through the seventh quarter. Conclusions and Recommendations The study concluded that participation in the UC Davis TRIO SSS program does have a significant and positive impact on student retention/persistence rates through the seventh term of enrollment at UC Davis. In exploring the GPA variable the study revealed justification for services rendered as well as evidence of a possible positive impact on GPA. Recommendations range from ways to refine the current study to areas of further research broken down by sex, ethnicity, region, and other demographics.
Download or read book First generation Students written by Anne-Marie Nuñez and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book IMPACT OF THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TRIO PROGRAMMING ON PERSISTENCE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT written by Sidney Robert Childs and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine what specific sets of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) variables predict persistence and academic achievement using Astin's Input-Environment-Outcome (I-E-O) model. The model was employed to investigate the relationship among the following input variables of gender, race, eligibility for program services, and academic need for participation in the SSS program. Four environmental variables consisted of a select set of Bowling Green State University (BGSU) SSS services, namely advising, tutoring, math assistance, and writing assistance. The outcome variables were persistence and academic achievement. The sample for this study consisted of 1122 students who participated in the BGSU SSS program between 2005 through 2011. Logistic regression was applied to the data to examine the effect of the input and environmental variables on persistence and multiple regression was applied to the data to examine the association of the input and environmental variables on academic achievement as defined by grade point average (GPA). Findings suggest that the best-input variables of eligibility (first-generation only, low-income only, and first-generation/low-income) and need (low high school grades and failing grades) were significant in predicting student persistence. The environmental variables advising, tutoring, and assistance in math and writing were not predictors of persistence. However, writing and advising were significant predictors of GPA, with writing having a positive impact on this outcome. The input variables of gender and need were also significant predictors of academic achievement. Female students who persisted had a higher GPA than males. Students who entered the program because of failing grades and low high school grades had lower GPA than students with other levels of need. The overall models did not provide a substantial fit to predict persistence or academic achievement. Although this study provides some guidance as to which BGSU TRIO factors contribute to the outcomes of first-generation and low-income students, considerations for greater programming efforts, increased partnerships, and a review of organizational policies is presented. Recommendations for future research to gain a greater understanding of the myriad characteristics and experiences of first-generation and low-income students, the changing environment of higher education and the impact on students are offered.
Download or read book Supporting Student Scholars written by Angelita Figueroa Salas and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This study examined the role of a federally funded, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program designed to increase the retention and persistence of first-generation, low income students at a large, public university. While there is ample research focusing on the effectiveness of the SSS programs, there are few qualitative studies presenting the student participants' perspective about their experiences with the services provided. The participants (n =20) in this study were divided into two groups: 10 students who had participated in a 5 week, summer bridge program, and 10 students with similar characteristics but who did not actively participate in the SSS program. Findings suggested that from the perspective of the first-generation and low-income college students in this study, support programs assisted them with finding a community on campus, offered validating experiences that fostered involvement, and promoted a sense of belonging that encouraged retention and persistence.
Download or read book Retention Factors of First Generation Low income Students at San Francisco State University s Student Support Services Program written by Juan Carlos Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Continuation Application for Grants Under Student Support Services Program written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Application for Grants Under the Student Support Services Program written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Impact of the Student Support Services Program on the Retention of Students at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College written by Carolyn Yvonne Sundy and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A variety of programs exist that provide assistance to under-prepared and at-risk students at 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education. One of these programs is Student Support Services (SSS), a federal program funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The SSS program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. SSS may also provide assistance to students receiving Federal Pell Grants (84.063). Those eligible to participate in SSS programs include students from low-income families, those who are first-generation college enrollees and students with disabilities evidencing academic need. The program includes tutoring; academic counseling, personal counseling, career advising; study skills enhancement and personal development workshops. Assistance is also given to students to apply for various forms of financial aid, including state and federal grant programs and local scholarships. Most programs also provide cultural enrichment activities. This study investigates the impact of the SSS program on the retention of students at SKCTC. Participants in this study were 125 students in the SSS program and 125 non-SSS students who entered SKCTC in the fall of 2003 and ended in 2007. The study compares the demographic profile of these groups.
Download or read book A Comparative Study of a Student Support Service Program at a Historically Black Private Junior College in the Southeastern United States written by Robert M. Copeland and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Student Support Service Program is one of five federally funded programs under the Trio auspice of the U.S. Department of Education. Trio programs are designed to assist people in their efforts to pursue postsecondary education. Student Support Service (SSS) programs are specifically designed to improve grade point averages, retention rates, and graduation rates of low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and students with certified disabilities. Participants in this study were divided into two groups: one group participated in the SSS program and the other group didn't. The two groups shared commonalities regarding their identification as first-generation college students classified as low income and/or possessing a certified disability. Both groups were given the Assessment of Skills for Successful Entry and Transfer Short Battery of Tests (ASSET) in reading, writing, and numerical skills in the fall semester of 2004. There was not a statistical difference in the differences of mean scores for SSS participants when compared to nonparticipants, based on ASSET scores in writing, reading, and numerical skills. These data showed that SSS participants and nonparticipants had similar academic aptitude before participation or nonparticipation in the SSS program. Statistical data indicated that SSS participants achieved higher grade point averages and had higher rates of graduation than did nonparticipants. SSS participants were more likely to be retained at the institution than were nonparticipants. An opinionaire revealed that there were statistically significant differences in SSS participants' and nonparticipants' perceptions of the effectiveness of support services.
Download or read book How College Affects Students written by Matthew J. Mayhew and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling analysis of higher education's impact, updated with the latest data How College Affects Students synthesizes over 1,800 individual research investigations to provide a deeper understanding of how the undergraduate experience affects student populations. Volume 3 contains the findings accumulated between 2002 and 2013, covering diverse aspects of college impact, including cognitive and moral development, attitudes and values, psychosocial change, educational attainment, and the economic, career, and quality of life outcomes after college. Each chapter compares current findings with those of Volumes 1 and 2 (covering 1967 to 2001) and highlights the extent of agreement and disagreement in research findings over the past 45 years. The structure of each chapter allows readers to understand if and how college works and, of equal importance, for whom does it work. This book is an invaluable resource for administrators, faculty, policymakers, and student affairs practitioners, and provides key insight into the impact of their work. Higher education is under more intense scrutiny than ever before, and understanding its impact on students is critical for shaping the way forward. This book distills important research on a broad array of topics to provide a cohesive picture of student experiences and outcomes by: Reviewing a decade's worth of research; Comparing current findings with those of past decades; Examining a multifaceted analysis of higher education's impact; and Informing policy and practice with empirical evidence Amidst the current introspection and skepticism surrounding higher education, there is a massive body of research that must be synthesized to enhance understanding of college's effects. How College Affects Students compiles, organizes, and distills this information in one place, and makes it available to research and practitioner audiences; Volume 3 provides insight on the past decade, with the expert analysis characteristic of this seminal work.
Download or read book Departments of Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2005 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 108 1 Hearings Departments of Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2004 Part 7 May 6 2003 written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 2232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Departments of Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for 1997 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Race and Rurality written by Tyler Hallmark and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers context, research, policy, and practice-based recommendations centering college access and success for a historically overlooked population: rural Students and Communities of Color. Through an exploration of how colleges and universities can effectively welcome students from rural areas who identify as Asian and Pacific Islander, Black and African American, Hispanic and Latinx, and/or Indigenous, this text challenges the misleading narrative that rural is white, thereby placing these students and their communities in conversation with national higher education discourse. Rich contributions on scholarship, practice, and policy address the intersection of racism and spatial inequities and consider the unique opportunities and challenges that rural Students and Communities of Color face across the United States’ higher education landscape. Chapters provide direction on creating equitable policies and practices, as well as details of the assets, resources, and networks that support this population’s success. This edited collection provides a wealth of insight into the recruitment, access, persistence, and retention of rural Students of Color, equipping higher education researchers, practitioners, administrators, and policymakers with the knowledge they need to better account for and support rural students and communities across race and ethnicity.
Download or read book Departments of Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2000 Department of Education written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
