Factors Contributing to High PhD Completion Rates: A Case Study in a Research-Intensive University in New Zealand

Autor/inn/en	Spronken-Smith, Rachel; Cameron, Claire; Quigg, Robin
Titel	Factors Contributing to High PhD Completion Rates: A Case Study in a Research-Intensive University in New Zealand
Quelle	In: Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 43 (2018) 1, S.94-109 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0260-2938
DOI	10.1080/02602938.2017.1298717
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Case Studies; Performance Factors; Research Universities; Doctoral Programs; Doctoral Degrees; Graduation Rate; Gender Differences; Citizenship; Scholarship; Majors (Students); Age Differences; Enrollment Influences; Student Records; Data Analysis; Coping; Student Characteristics; Financial Support; Academic Persistence; New Zealand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Leistungsindikator; Forschungseinrichtung; Doktorandenprogramm; Doctoral degree; Doktorgrad; Geschlechterkonflikt; Staatsbürgerschaft; Scholarships; Stipendium; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Schülerakte; Auswertung; Bewältigung; Finanzielle Förderung; Neuseeland
Abstract	This exploratory study determined PhD completions at a research-intensive university in New Zealand and considered factors affecting PhD completions. Completion data were calculated for PhD cohorts at the University of Otago from 2000 to 2012 (n = 2770) and survival models determined whether gender, enrolment status, age at admission, citizenship, scholarship status and academic field influenced completion. The impact of the doctoral programme and the research environment was also considered. Across all cohorts, 83% submitted their thesis for examination (17% withdrawal). The median submission time was 3.4 years for full-timers, with a median completion time (to award of degree) of 4.1 years. Survival modelling showed that completion can be enhanced by having mainly full-time candidates, but also allowing periods of part-time enrolment near submission, recruiting a large international cohort, and providing three year scholarships. Health science candidates had the highest submission percentages, while commerce candidates submitted in the fastest times. There were only minor or negligible effects of gender and age at admission. Other factors contributing to high submission rates included recruiting quality candidates, close monitoring during candidature, provision of research training, a vibrant research culture, a personal performance coach, high-quality supervision and funding incentives for candidates who submit in under four years. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01