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An Exploration Of Factors Affecting Student Persistence Into Athletic Training Education Programs, Heather Hartsell
An Exploration Of Factors Affecting Student Persistence Into Athletic Training Education Programs, Heather Hartsell
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This study was designed to examine the factors that contribute to student persistence into athletic training education programs (ATEPs). The researcher also gauged prospective athletic training students' perceptions on experiences that contributed to their decision to either apply or not apply to ATEPs.
Invited study participants included all freshmen prospective athletic training students who were enrolled in the Athletic Training Introductory course/s at three participating CAATE-accredited ATEPs with a secondary admissions process occurring in the fall. Contact persons from each ATEP were e-mailed a study introduction letter and asked to e-mail a student letter with a survey link to students …
First-Generation Freshman College Students: Factors Impacting Retention For The Subsequent Year, Laura Colson Mclean
First-Generation Freshman College Students: Factors Impacting Retention For The Subsequent Year, Laura Colson Mclean
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Against all odds, first-generation college students continue to enroll in postsecondary schools with aspirations of obtaining a bachelor's degree. Unfortunately, many have not successfully reached their goal, which in turn has affected retention rates of colleges and universities. There are programs that provide academic support and advising to increase retention for first-generation college students. However, there are academic and nonacademic needs of the students that colleges, universities, and public policymakers have neglected to address.
The purpose of this research study was to determine from 168 first-generation college students at 5 participating institutions, what factors impacted their enrollment after their first …