Perceptions of First-Generation College Student Retention Post-Vertical Transfer: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study

Autor/in	Collins, Maegan B.
Titel	Perceptions of First-Generation College Student Retention Post-Vertical Transfer: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study
Quelle	(2023), (142 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, Lamar University - Beaumont
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	979-8-3795-3101-0
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; First Generation College Students; College Transfer Students; Academic Persistence; Student School Relationship; Services; Student Attitudes; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Hochschulwechsel; Schulwechsel; Studienortwechsel; Schüler-Lehrer-Beziehung; Dienstleistung; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	This phenomenological study explored perceived first-generation college student retention at a Texas four-year higher education institution post-vertical transfer. The participants in this study consisted of 12 full-time and part-time students who identified as first-generation college students and had vertically transferred from a two-year higher education institution. In addition, participants transferred between 35 and 120 academic credit hours from a two-year higher education institution and had been enrolled for at least one academic semester at their four-year higher education institution. On-campus and virtual semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed, which resulted in major themes. This study revealed academic and social integration are crucial to retaining first-generation college students post-vertical transfer. In addition, this study identified key support services that the population perceived as the most beneficial in aiding their retention. As a result, this study's implications can aid four-year higher education institutions in developing effective practices and programs to retain and support first-generation vertical transfer students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01