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Murray, Thomas A.; Schultz, Stacie M.; Cabrera, Nolan L. – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2016
While there is little empirical research regarding how the college choice process unfolds for students with disabilities, Webb (2000) developed a five-stage transition model for this population. In this study, we sought to identify the overlap as well as the specific points of departure that Webb's model has with traditional college choice models.…
Descriptors: College Choice, Disabilities, Accessibility (for Disabled), Transitional Programs
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Strayhorn, Terrell L. – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2009
This quantitative research study sought to measure the impact of first-year seminar participation on three correlates of student retention: academic integration, social integration, and satisfaction with college life. Results suggest that students who participate in first-year seminars are not necessarily more integrated into the academic and…
Descriptors: First Year Seminars, Social Integration, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power
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Smith, Alane K.; Carmack, Heather J.; Titsworth, B. Scott – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2006
The adjustment to college represents a potentially invigorating and unsettling time for students. As students are socialized into college experiences, they must simultaneously navigate issues of identity, uncertainty, and change--all of which take place in a dynamic, ever-changing communication environment. The purpose of this study was to explore…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Socialization, Self Concept, Student Attitudes
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Camarena, Phame; Saltarelli, Andrew; Lung, Janice – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2006
Assessment data from both an FYE-infused general education course (N = 153) and a first-year seminar (N = 392) were analyzed to identify students' perceptions about projects that required significant participation in out-of-class activities as an integral part of the course. The results from this analysis revealed that in addition to increasing…
Descriptors: Class Activities, First Year Seminars, Student Attitudes, Data Analysis