Transferring Community College Students : Perceptions Of Rural Community College Students Of The Transfer Process

ISBN-13: 9783659319464 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 236 str.

Elizabeth Sacksteder LaClair

Opis

Utilizing the current literature base on rural community colleges, transfer student adjustment, academic advising and articulation issues, the purpose of this research study was to ascertain the adjustment issues and experiences of rural community college students who have the intent to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree granting institution. The perceptions these rural community college students have regarding the transfer process are the focus of the study. Basic descriptive statistics were used to answer the central research question and eight sub-research questions. Findings, conclusions, and recommendations for policy, practice, and future study are presented.

O autorze

has extensive experience as a practitioner in higher education administration. Specialties include; student life, student recruitment and retention, enrollment management, orientation, and academic advising.