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Spaces For Whom? : Identifying Participatory Strategies To Foster Students' Sense Of Belonging On Community College Campuses, Cynthia Clegg Davies
Spaces For Whom? : Identifying Participatory Strategies To Foster Students' Sense Of Belonging On Community College Campuses, Cynthia Clegg Davies
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In the United States, community colleges have served diverse student populations, including students of color and students with disabilities. While these colleges are celebrated for their access and affordability, student success is not guaranteed. As educators work to continuously improve course and program completion, students’ sense of belonging is critical. However, a review of scholarship from education, architecture, and planning revealed how students have navigated campuses that have not met their needs or reflected their experiences and have even been settings for discriminatory behaviors ranging from microaggressions to oppression. Recognizing the potential to increase sense of belonging through student participation …
Financial Aid As A Predictor Of Retention At A Two-Year College, Cheryl Davids
Financial Aid As A Predictor Of Retention At A Two-Year College, Cheryl Davids
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The primary purpose of this study was to determine the likelihood that the type of financial assistance a student receives is a predictor of retention at a two-year college. The institution utilized in the study is a mid-size, public, two-year college in South Carolina. The effects of five distinct types of financial assistance on retention were investigated. The types of financial assistance include Federal Pell Grant, Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship, South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) Tuition Assistance, a combination of South Carolina Education Lottery Tuition Assistance and Federal Pell Grant, and a combination of Legislative Incentive for …