The Ritual Lens: Student Success in Community Colleges

Autor/in	Luddy, Jennifer
Titel	The Ritual Lens: Student Success in Community Colleges
Quelle	(2017), (185 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit D.Mgt. Dissertation, University of Maryland University College
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-0-3554-1498-1
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Community Colleges; Academic Achievement; Two Year College Students; Theory Practice Relationship; Ceremonies; Educational Environment + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Community college; Community College; Schulleistung; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Zeremoniell; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt
Abstract	A college degree is vital to the economic and social well-being of the entire nation and its citizens. Yet, community colleges--which serve half of all students in higher education--have low graduation rates. Lack of academic preparation, competing personal and work demands, and economic stress make earning a degree difficult for many. As part of a national agenda, community college leaders are searching for new ways to help students succeed. Student success theories have historically provided practitioners with frameworks to understand how students navigate the educational environment. This dissertation analyzed a selection of student success theories and ritual theories to contribute to new ways of thinking about student success through ritual theory and practice. Using Critical Interpretive Synthesis, two common themes emerged: Emplacement and Passage. The concept of Emplacement reflects community college students' need for academic and social challenge while anchored in their communities of origin. The concept of Passage reflects students' need for structured guidance, including the formulation of goals and the celebration of milestones. The dissertation's product includes a number of recommendations for practitioners in the creation of well-constructed and impactful rituals. Rituals are more likely to be successful if they involve some physical movement, build on existing traditions and calendars, utilize local geography and culture, and serve both practical as well as symbolic functions. Rituals that build community, such as festivals, are particularly important for community college 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	2020/1/01