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Factors Related To Adult Degree Program Completion At Atlantic Union College, Corina Polanco Parris Jan 2006

Factors Related To Adult Degree Program Completion At Atlantic Union College, Corina Polanco Parris

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Problem

The Adult Degree Program at Atlantic Union College has for the past 34 years instituted innovations and practices, following new trends in adult education, to make it more accessible and viable in helping students grow intellectually and professionally and to complete their educational goals. This study was done to examine the extent to which institutional, personal, and family factors are related to adult degree program completion at Atlantic Union College.

Methodology

A survey research method was used in this study. A questionnaire was designed and administered to 365 adults: 160 alumni, 45 withdrawals, and 160 current students. Useable responses …