The Impact of the University Experience on Students' Educational Aspirations

ISBN-13: 9783639054309 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 104 str.

Melvin Shuster

Opis

The study presented in this book examined the individual charac­teristics and college environmental factors influencing the educational aspirations of 1,536 first time, full-time students entering Council of Christian College and University (CCCU) institutions in 1994 and graduating after 4 years. Logistic regression was used to analyze the data from surveys administered to the same individuals as 1st year students and seniors. The findings suggest that the educational as­pirations of CCCU students in general were affected by both the faculty and the broader college environment. Students were more positively influenced by personal contact and direct interest shown in them by a faculty member than by oppotunities to publish. An overall satisfaction with the college experience tended to increase the odds of a student aspiring to post-baccalaureate studies. The findings suggest that CCCU institutions promote and assist faculty in their efforts to develop mentoring relationships with students.

O autorze

Shuster, Melvin Dr. Mel Shuster is currently an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Simpson University in Redding, California, USA, where he has taught for 19 years. His teaching interests are in the areas of statistics and research methods. Dr. Shuster's research interests are in the area of Emerging Adulthood.