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Transitions From High School To College: A Study Of Pre-College And College Influences On Retention, Britteny Lynn Alspach
Transitions From High School To College: A Study Of Pre-College And College Influences On Retention, Britteny Lynn Alspach
Masters Theses
The transition from high school to college was examined through the voices of twelve participants' perspectives. The male and female focus group participants were divided into two groups; freshmen and sophomores, respectively. A series of 13 questions were posed inquiring about what Eastern Illinois University (EIU) has done to facilitate their transition into the collegiate atmosphere. The findings consist of a comparison section along with a section dedicated to pointing out any areas of differences with regards to their responses. Participants expressed that frequent interactions with folks that either were enrolled at EIU or were a current member of the …
African American Male Student Leaders And Matriculation: A Qualitative Evaluation, Alexandra Leann Finley
African American Male Student Leaders And Matriculation: A Qualitative Evaluation, Alexandra Leann Finley
Masters Theses
The current study was designed to identify the correlations between leadership, academic success, and matriculation within the African American male community at a predominantly White institution. Within separate one-on-one interviews, six participants were asked a set of pre-determined questions regarding their involvement and educational experiences at their university. Through coding and analyzing participant responses, five themes emerged, including: 1) academic success as an African American male student leader, (2) leadership skills learned and developed, (3) skills obtained for general success as an African American male student leader at a PWI, (4) the importance of mentoring on shaping an African American …
Technology Mediated Recruitment: An Exploration Of How Students Used Social Media To Choose College, Ashley Nicole Cooper
Technology Mediated Recruitment: An Exploration Of How Students Used Social Media To Choose College, Ashley Nicole Cooper
Masters Theses
This qualitative study explored the use of social media as a tool to recruit prospective college students. Social media was defined as any electronic media that serves as a networking tool with the ability to educate prospective and current college students about an institution of higher education (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, etc.). The researcher met with two focus groups comprised of current college students to discuss their use of social media during their college search process.
Recommendations were developed for student affairs professionals and for future research. General themes and categories from participant responses were evaluated. The findings suggest that …
The Relationship Between Professional Preparation Of Student Affairs Professionals And Community College Completion Rates, Jennifer D. Elliott
The Relationship Between Professional Preparation Of Student Affairs Professionals And Community College Completion Rates, Jennifer D. Elliott
Masters Theses
This study was conducted to gather data and investigate what type of degree or degrees student affairs professionals hold at community colleges in Illinois, and how earned a degree in College Student Affairs or an equivalent degree. Then, to compare this data with existing graduation and retention data to see what, if any, correlation there might be. A survey was distributed to student affairs officers at each of the 48 Illinois community colleges, with the request the survey be forwarded to their student services professional staff. This data was then compared to recent graduation and retention rates at each school. …
Bridging The Gap: How Students And Academic Advising Professionals View Academic Advising, Levi Kosta-Mikel
Bridging The Gap: How Students And Academic Advising Professionals View Academic Advising, Levi Kosta-Mikel
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Assessing Happiness In College Students, Ross A. Mcclure
Assessing Happiness In College Students, Ross A. Mcclure
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
African American Students' Perceptions Of Undergraduate Experiences: Matriculation, Retention, Attrition, And Graduation, Christina L. Rainer
African American Students' Perceptions Of Undergraduate Experiences: Matriculation, Retention, Attrition, And Graduation, Christina L. Rainer
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
My B.A.C. Is Higher Than My G.P.A.: Alcohol Expectancies And College Student Consumption, Erica Nicole Roa
My B.A.C. Is Higher Than My G.P.A.: Alcohol Expectancies And College Student Consumption, Erica Nicole Roa
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effectiveness Of Alcoholedu At Eastern Illinois University, Brock Severson
The Effectiveness Of Alcoholedu At Eastern Illinois University, Brock Severson
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Challenges Of Forming A Registered Student Organization For Students With Asperger's Syndrome Or High Functioning Autism, Jennifer L. Smith
Challenges Of Forming A Registered Student Organization For Students With Asperger's Syndrome Or High Functioning Autism, Jennifer L. Smith
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Effect Of A Summer Bridge Program On Provisionally Admitted Students' Self-Efficacy, Merry Kathleen Lucas
Effect Of A Summer Bridge Program On Provisionally Admitted Students' Self-Efficacy, Merry Kathleen Lucas
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Sleeping The Way To Success: Examining The Relationship Between Sleep And Academic Success Among College Students, Jennifer M. Hedges
Sleeping The Way To Success: Examining The Relationship Between Sleep And Academic Success Among College Students, Jennifer M. Hedges
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
African American Students' Perceptions Of Diversity, Inclusion, And Hate Speech, Andrea E. Grant
African American Students' Perceptions Of Diversity, Inclusion, And Hate Speech, Andrea E. Grant
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Self-Reported Pattern Of Student Drinking During The First Six Weeks Of College, Travis Smith
The Self-Reported Pattern Of Student Drinking During The First Six Weeks Of College, Travis Smith
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
African American Students' Perceptions Of The Campus Climate At Eastern Illinois University, Tynisa R. Collins
African American Students' Perceptions Of The Campus Climate At Eastern Illinois University, Tynisa R. Collins
Masters Theses
The purpose of the current study was to evaluate African American undergraduate students' perceptions of the campus racial climate at Eastern Illinois University. Quantitative research was utilized through the use of the TOCAR Collaborative Campus Climate Survey. The survey addressed perceptions of campus climate, perceptions of campus racial climate, perceptions of academic experiences, and specific experiences that the students have undergone that have contributed to their overall perception of the campus climate.
Findings showed that African American undergraduates perceived the campus climate at Eastern Illinois University to be somewhat welcoming. The data revealed that African American students would like the …
The Grass Isn't Always Greener: A Qualitative Study Of Indian International Students Attending A Comprehensive University, Alison R. Adams
The Grass Isn't Always Greener: A Qualitative Study Of Indian International Students Attending A Comprehensive University, Alison R. Adams
Masters Theses
The purpose of this present study was to explore the problems that Indian subcontinent students who participated in international study programs encountered in their travel abroad. Using a qualitative research methodology, four graduate-level Indian students were interviewed via a semi-structured interview protocol. Participants were asked to share problems they were currently facing or had faced while studying at a midsized, comprehensive institution in the Midwest.
Using cross-comparative analysis, verbal interview data were analyzed for common codes and categories and were then grouped into themes. Five themes were apparent: Homesickness, Culture Shock, Discrimination, Language Barriers and Educational Differences, and Other Issues. …
The Value Of Student Services And Activities At A Large, Rural, Two-Year College In The Midwest, Andrea E. Bright
The Value Of Student Services And Activities At A Large, Rural, Two-Year College In The Midwest, Andrea E. Bright
Masters Theses
In order to assist in the development and growth of students to reach their maximum potential research into what services and activities students perceive as valuable was conducted. The purpose was to explore student's relations between the perceived value of student services/activities and the knowledge, use, and value of student services and activities. The literature expresses that many factors affect a student's experience at college. Student involvement occurs through many facets, academics, socialization, and environment. Student satisfaction with these factors impact student success or failure. The research demonstrates that students need interactions with the college community in order to facilitate …
Upper Level Administrators: Communication With Students Via Social Media, David Adam Arnold
Upper Level Administrators: Communication With Students Via Social Media, David Adam Arnold
Masters Theses
The present qualitative study was executed by interviewing five upper level administrators at a four-year public institution in the Midwest in order to explain their current understanding of social media technologies, and in what ways they were currently using social media to connect with millennial students. Previous research has been done on millennials' use of technology and social media in the university setting; however, little research has focused on way non-millennial upper level administrators are using social media in order to purposefully engage students in a meaningful way. Themes from categories identified during one-on-one interviews indicate that upper level administrators …
A Phenomenological Exploration Of The Perceptions Of Prospective Students On A Campus Tour, Tiffany C. Leschke
A Phenomenological Exploration Of The Perceptions Of Prospective Students On A Campus Tour, Tiffany C. Leschke
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Interactions Between Class Attendance And Students' Alcohol Consumption, Brittany Meding
Interactions Between Class Attendance And Students' Alcohol Consumption, Brittany Meding
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Non-Completion In Thesis Required Master's Degree Programs, Emily Ritter
Non-Completion In Thesis Required Master's Degree Programs, Emily Ritter
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Transition In Conceptualizing The Transgender Experience: A Measure Of Counselor Attitudes, Rachel N. Rehbein
Transition In Conceptualizing The Transgender Experience: A Measure Of Counselor Attitudes, Rachel N. Rehbein
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Community Development Through Electronic Sociograms, Aubrie L. Piper
Community Development Through Electronic Sociograms, Aubrie L. Piper
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Motivation Of African-American Females To Cross Historical Racial Boundaries In The Greek Community At A Predominantly White Institution, Thomas J. Sargent
The Motivation Of African-American Females To Cross Historical Racial Boundaries In The Greek Community At A Predominantly White Institution, Thomas J. Sargent
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Test Preparatory Program For Illinois Basic Skills Test, Jennifer R. Rose
Effects Of Test Preparatory Program For Illinois Basic Skills Test, Jennifer R. Rose
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Experiences Of Lesbian Women In Social Sororities At Mid-Sized Public Institutions: A Qualitative Study, Kate S. Solberg
Experiences Of Lesbian Women In Social Sororities At Mid-Sized Public Institutions: A Qualitative Study, Kate S. Solberg
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.