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Rwu's New 'Rising Tide' Of Educational Opportunity 9-8-2016, Roger Williams University
Rwu's New 'Rising Tide' Of Educational Opportunity 9-8-2016, Roger Williams University
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Exploring Academic Persistence For Nontraditional Business Students At For-Profit Universities, Leroy Purdie
Exploring Academic Persistence For Nontraditional Business Students At For-Profit Universities, Leroy Purdie
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This phenomenological study explored academic persistence for 10 nontraditional students pursuing business degrees at for-profit universities in southern Georgia and northern Virginia. The literature review provides a theoretical framework based on Tinto’s (1975) theory of persistence and Bandura’s (1993) self-efficacy theory. Data was collected through a demographic survey, timeline of significant events, in- depth survey, and a letter of advice. Data analysis included identifying significant statements, utilizing participant feedback to create structural and textural descriptions and ultimately describing the participant essences of their experiences. The decision to pursue a degree themes that emerged were career progression, family security, transferability, and …