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ERIC Number: ED482503
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 57
Abstractor: N/A
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Short Stay Summary Report, Spring 2003.
Okanagan Coll., Kelowan (British Columbia).
This 2003 study was designed to collect data on the outcomes of short stay students, or former students who leave British Columbia's colleges, university colleges, and institutes after completing between 9 and 23 credits. Out of 2,273 former students eligible for surveying, 871 completed the survey, for a response rate of 38%. The survey collected data on these short stay students' overall satisfaction with their institution, objectives for enrolling, reasons for leaving, employment outcomes, and further studies. 56% of students surveyed identified themselves as female, and the students had a mean age of 26 for females and 24 for males, and a mean GPA of 2.35. The majority of short stay students were in open enrollment programs, with 63% in the Arts and Sciences. 58% of respondents reported they were very motivated when they first enrolled. The top four reasons for leaving that were rated as somewhat or very important by respondents were: (1) they had completed all credits needed or intended (48%); (2) they changed their mind about program or job goals (45%); (3) they transferred or qualified for admission elsewhere (38%); and (4) they got a job or decided to work (36%). Full transcript of student comments appended. (NB)
For full text: http://www.ouc.bc.ca/avpfinance/ir/publications/Shortstay2003.pdf.
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Okanagan Coll., Kelowan (British Columbia).
Identifiers - Location: Canada
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