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Delivering The Right Message For Maximum Impact In The Student Enrollment Journey, Ashley Miller

University Administration Publications

Meeting today's prospective college students where they are is key to staying ahead of current enrollment challenges. Understanding which messages resonate with which students and at certain parts of the enrollment funnel helps to ensure institutions are getting the right message, to the right student, at the right time in their journey. By utilizing a MaxDiff approach, one can better understand the impact a particular message has compared to others and which combination of messages will ultimately drive action. The maximum difference scaling (MaxDiff) method provides useful guidance on how enrollment professionals can better segment their communication strategies to their …

Experiences Of Female Muslim International Graduate Students With Children In The U.S.: Strategies To Cope With Academics And Family Life, Nizoramo M. Haitova

Dissertations

The literature on adult students, and in particular, graduate students with children, reveals that female students often struggle to balance their studies and home life due to juggling multiple roles. To date, research on student mothers has primarily focused on domestic students, with few studies examining the experiences of international student mothers, and even fewer studying Muslim international student mothers. The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of female Muslim international graduate students with children in the U.S., as well as to explore the coping strategies they employ in both academia and family life. Thus, the …

“It Takes A Village”: Student Mothers’ Experiences With Barriers And Support While Navigating Community College, Jeanine Mcmillen

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Student parents may feel invisible on college campuses, especially student mothers, who often feel ignored and overlooked when institutional policies and practices are not tailored to their needs and challenges. These students are especially vulnerable to withdrawing from college, even in institutional contexts that boast a positive and welcoming climate for underrepresented students. Using validation theory with a critical lens as the guiding theoretical framework, this qualitative case study examined how student mothers at one community college navigate barriers and supports within and outside of the institution. Findings revealed three themes, indicating that student mothers must cobble together a village …

Thinking For You, Thinking For Two: Uncovering Student-Parent Experiences In Higher Education, Brandi Blanton

Theses and Dissertations

The literature addressing non-traditional students in higher education is broadening, nevertheless, the experiences of non-traditional, adult students who are raising children (i.e., student-parents) in academia continue to be inadequately explored. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore the lived experiences of student-parents pursuing a college degree while raising children. The use of a qualitative approach in this research study presented the opportunity to gather rich data to help explain the phenomenon (Creswell, 2007, Denzin & Lincoln, 2013). Specifically applying a hermeneutic phenomenological research design allowed adult non-traditional student-parents to explain their college experience in their own words through …

The Impact Of Learning Preferences On Retention Of Adult Students In An Online Degree Program, Juliann Mcadoo

Scholar Week 2016 - present

Adult students choose online courses for flexibility and convenience and educational institutions are providing more options to meet demand, but online courses have higher rates of attrition that can lead to lower retention. Low retention of students has consequences for students, colleges and universities, and society as a whole. The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between learning preference, based on a multiple intelligences model, and choice of major, student satisfaction, and retention of adult students in a fully online degree program. A review of literature found that learning preference has been correlated with student performance in …

The Long And Unconventional Road: Stories Of Financial Challenges And Systemic Barriers In College Completion For Adult Women Undergraduate Students, Michele Anne Tyson

Higher Education: Doctoral Research Projects

The following doctoral research studies the experiences and stories of adult post-traditional undergraduate women through a feminist narrative inquiry. The study focuses on the financing of a college degree and will be explored through understanding the educational journey of each participant to highlight personal struggle and system barriers. Currently literature about the importance of institutional and federal assistance for this population is absent from higher education. Using a feminist theoretical framework and narrative inquiry, this study describes the importance and value of educating women to both individual families and societal good.

Assessing Adult Learner Experience At Northern Stark University: An Exploratory Study, Kathleen Burke

Higher Education Student Work

Close to 40% of students currently enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities are adult undergraduate learners, many of whom attend school on a part-time basis (Day et.al., 2011). The rate of college enrollment by adult students, age 25 and older, can be expected to rise even further due to the current economic recession, as adults find themselves in need of new skills and knowledge to pursue continued employment (Day et. al., 2011). This capstone project was conducted through a transformative paradigm with the intention of making a positive change for the adult population at Northern Stark University. I conducted eight …

Persistence Factors For Adult Women Learners At A Northeast Community College, Andrea Hemmerich

Higher Education Student Work

Community colleges have been the long-standing institution type for students seeking a post-secondary education because of their relatively low cost and open access philosophies. Particularly, adult or non-traditional women learners have chosen the community college route over the past few decades (Cohen & Brawer, 2008). Motivations to enroll, persist and graduate, vary, depending on factors internal and external to the college and are often dissimilar to their traditional aged counterparts. Given this difference and increasing enrollment numbers, understanding the lived experiences of adult women learners is critical for individual institutions and the larger higher education community. This exploratory study sought …

Adult Student Persistence In Online Education: Developing A Model To Understand The Factors That Affect Adult Student Persistence In A Course, Raymond J Mcgivney

Doctoral Dissertations 1896 - February 2014

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence the persistence of adult students in online undergraduate courses at the community college level. Quantitative analysis of survey results from 476 students enrolled in on-line courses at two community colleges indicate that desire to complete the degree, previous experience in on-line courses and assignment completion are the strongest predictors of course completion. The findings from this research also provide the basis for making recommendations for future research and improving policy and practice. Finally, the results of this study suggest the basis for developing new models for understanding persistence …

Predictors Of Persistence Among Community College Adult And Traditional-Aged Students, Kellie Crawford Sorey

Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations

Previous literature has documented the high attrition rates for community college students. Beyond raw data, research has demonstrated that predictors of higher education persistence may include a student's background characteristics, a student's external commitments, institutional influences, and a combination thereof. However, empirical research on the persistence of community college students is scarce, and even fewer studies address the differential predictors of persistence between adult and traditional-aged students. The present study examined the predictors of institutional persistence among adult and traditional-aged degree-seeking, first-time enrollees at a public, multi-campus two-year community college in southeast Virginia.

A random sample comprised of 350 traditional-aged …

The Express: November 15, 2005, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2005-2006 (Volume 10)

Schultz Hall fire problems minimized by strong teamwork — The day Schultz burned — SAC Schedule of Events — Student’s Schultz fire journal entry — Non-traditional Sudanese student shares unique background — Just another name in the box scores — Men’s Basketball — Sports Update — Revamping intramural

University College News, Fall 2005, University College

News, Magazines and Reports

Highlights: Articulation Agreements Expand Opportunities Beyond SHU -- Scholarship opportunities -- Student perspective, Thanks to SHU, by Sylvia M. Barchue -- Example to all: Jana Novakova -- New course offerings at the Center for Financial Education.

University College News, Spring 2005, University College

News, Magazines and Reports

Highlights: Stamford campus launches new Sacred Heart University Center for Financial Education -- UC excels in effective and unique staff meetings -- "Learning in Retirement" reaches 10th year at SHU -- Forecasted course offerings better cater to students' needs -- Congratulations to Alpha Sigma Lambda inductees!

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Spring 2005 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Express: October 21, 2004, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2004-2005 (Volume 9)

Old Lehman Library becomes new CLL — Non-trans attend fun-filled picnic — Women’s ministry hosts first campus conference — Another Endangered Species to Add to the List — Bush is best bet for president again — Vote for Kerry to carry America — TUFW introduces new Bible study format — Seldom Scenes: Return to Me — Justice department reaches out to kids — TSO: a closer, more in-depth look — Falcon soccer — Womens’ volleyball team ready to win tournament

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Summer 2003 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Express: March 6, 2003, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2002-2003 (Volume 7)

TUFW: Health Site — Wireless Networking Continues — Student Senate — All-nighter with junior highers — Grace Notes — Not your average student — Can’t sleep? Try taking some pills — The Express Index — “Unlimited” gives “Life” to youth — Fun around Ft. Wayne — Looking Back — Indoor soccer season to be decided — Intramural basketball season begins — The Top Ten

The Express: November 21, 2002, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2002-2003 (Volume 7)

MBA program to begin in fall — Who’re you gonna call? — Oakwood to receive cable access — Tawnia Comer Benefit raises more than $1,600 — An excerpt from the Introduction — Fill your gas tank elsewhere — The Express Index — ‘Curious Savage’ comes to TUFW — Pass me the Tofurkey, please — Connect to campus with Commuter Council — Man, it’s not about the pompoms — Men’s basketball season begins with tough schedule — The Top Ten

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Fall 2002 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Express: February 21, 2002, Taylor University

2001-2002 (Volume 6)

Chancellor returns as speaker for Spiritual Renewal Week — Comedy, music merge in student-created FNL — TSO News — Pressure? Of course not, I’m a resident student — The problem of “Christian” community — The Express Index — Author Bob Hostetler helps students write next chapter — Q & A with Dr. Kesler — See the world, meet new people—study abroad — As season ends, Falcons evolve and press forward — The Top Ten — Despite key losses, women maintain winning record

The Express: November 2, 2001, Taylor University

2001-2002 (Volume 6)

Administration, students look into Internet options — TUFW community debates evening classes — TUFW disaster policy to be updated — Why Fall Break is a source of human insanity — A thousand steps from campus — And we have a winner — The music major’s reborn melody — A closet full of hats — Let’s meet a TUFW athlete — Men’s basketball jumps into action — Sports briefs — Lady Falcons look to follow-up successful season

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni And Friends (Spring 2000), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Spring 2000 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Winter/Spring 1998 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Ilium 1996, Taylor University

Yearbooks (1898-Present)

The 1996 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Theme: Tapestry

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Summer 1995 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Fall 1994 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Graduate Retention: An Investigation Of Factors Relating To Older Female Graduate Students, Linda Serra Hagedorn

Linda Serra Hagedorn

While admissions at the undergraduate level are experiencing a surge of students over 30 years of age, the pool of traditionally aged students is declining. These phenomena indicate that older (over age 30) students will also be enrolling in graduate programs in increasing numbers. This paper addresses the issue of retention as it pertains to older female graduate students. Data are examined from a fall 1991 survey and its 1992 followup at a large Midwestern research university. The study evaluated such potential obstacles to female graduation as concern family issues, relationships with faculty and fellow students, difficulty of the coursework, …

Taylor Magazine (Winter 1993), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Winter 1993 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Taylor Magazine (Spring 1992), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Spring 1992 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Ilium 1992, Taylor University

Yearbooks (1898-Present)

The 1992 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Theme: Outstanding in Our Field