Increasing Persistence

Wesley R. Habley 지음

Jossey-Bass 2012년 06월 25일 출간

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What really works in student retention?Increasing Persistence offers a compendium on college student persistence that bridges the gaps between theory, research, and successful practice. Anchored by ACT, Inc.'s 2010 What Works in Student Retention survey of 1,100 colleges and universities, which provides insights on the causes of attrition and identifies retention interventions most likely to enhance student persistence, the book provides decision-makers and practitioners with evidence-based interventions and best practices for improving student success in college.

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Preface xiiiThe Authors xxixAcknowledgments xxxiiiSection 1: What Do We KnowAbout Retention and Persistence to Degree? 11 Defining, Refining Perspectives on Student Success 32 Overview of Theoretical Perspectives on Student Success 19Section 2: The Case for Intensified Campus Efforts 413 The Demographic Challenge 434 Public and Private Benefits of College 635 Retention or Recruitment: Examining the Return on Investment 79Section 3: Core Components of Student Success 996 Institutional Culture and Student Engagement 1017 Academic Preparation 1178 Psychosocial Characteristics 1379 Career Development 16110 Assessing the Impact of Academic, Psychosocial, and Career Development Factors on College Student Success 181Section 4: Proven Student Success Practices 21111 Historical Perspective on What Works in Student Retention 21312 Assessment and Course Placement 23513 Development Education Initiatives 25514 Academic Advising 28315 First-Year Transition Programs 311Section 5: Making Student Success a Priority 33516 Expanding the Retention Framework: Implications for Public and Institutional Policy 33717 Creating a Student Success Culture 36318 Leading the Campus to Student Success 383AppendicesA What Works in Student Retention, 2004 Survey 397B What Works in Student Retention? 411References 425Name Index 453Subject Index 459

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저자(글) Wesley R. Habley

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Wesley R. Habley is principal associate in educational services and coordinator of State Organizations at ACT, Inc. He is also coeditor of Academic Advising: A Comprehensive Handbook from Jossey#45;Bass.Jennifer L. Bloom is clinical professor and director of the Master#39;s Degree Program in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina.Steve Robbins is principal research scientist in the Center for Academic and Workforce Readiness and Success. Formerly, Robbins served as vice president of research at ACT, and as professor and chair of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University.