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Sallie Mae Bank, 2022
This report explores the factors and considerations that impact a student's journey from accessing higher education to completing their degree or program of study. Specifically, the research focuses on two groups, Completers--those who entered and graduated college, and Non-Completers--those who entered college, but left school without earning a…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Dropouts, Higher Education, Student Motivation
Eustice, Kristi; Cook-Davis, Alison; Springer, Benedikt; Brown, Kelli – Morrison Institute for Public Policy, 2021
Voting rates among Arizona State University (ASU) students have increased between regular term and midterm elections since 2012. Reports show that between the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections, ASU student voting rates increased from 47.8% to 58.7%. During the 2018 midterm election showed a large upward swing in voter turnout among ASU students…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Voting, Student Motivation, Political Attitudes
Ruffalo Noel Levitz, 2023
This report provides insights into the challenges and factors affecting first-year students' motivation and success as they enter college, including the significant mental toll from the pandemic and economic uncertainty. The findings in this report are taken from data collected in 2022 from nearly 80,000 student records of first- and second-year…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Student Motivation, Pandemics, COVID-19
Erica Holt-White; Dave O’Brien; Orian Brook; Mark Taylor – Sutton Trust, 2024
From acting in an award-winning film to producing a number one album, getting to the top of the creative industries is a dream for many young people. But access to such careers, both behind the scenes and in front of an audience, is currently far from equal. For young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds in particular, there are major…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Art Education, College Students, Low Income Students
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MacArthur, Charles A.; Philippakos, Zoi A.; Ianetta, Melissa – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2015
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a curriculum for college developmental writing classes, developed in prior design research and based on self-regulated strategy instruction. Students learned strategies for planning, drafting, and revising compositions with an emphasis on using knowledge of genre organization to guide…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Remedial Instruction, Writing Instruction, College Curriculum
Elengold, Kate Sablosky; Dorrance, Jess; Agans, Robert – UnidosUS, 2020
Researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill teamed up with UnidosUS to explore whether and how our debt-driven higher education system makes it difficult for students to finish a college program or degree. The quantitative research, gathered from more than 1,500 respondents from across the country, offers insight into the primary…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Debt (Financial), Academic Persistence, Barriers
Graduate Management Admission Council, 2014
Every month, thousands of individuals from around the globe register on mba.com--the portal to the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) exam and information source for prospective students interested in pursuing a graduate management degree. Their registration on mba.com and efforts to prepare for and apply to graduate business school…
Descriptors: Business Schools, Business Administration Education, College Entrance Examinations, Graduate Study
Noel-Levitz, Inc., 2013
In response to the growing call to increase college completion rates, many campus officials have turned their attention to the "sophomore slump"--a term that broadly defines the somewhat-common and lackluster performance of a substantial portion of second-year college students. To examine this issue, this report looks beyond test scores…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement
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Prescott, Ann; Simpson, Edward – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2004
The evolution in students' expectations based on Maslow's theory of human motivation shows a transition from expectations having an effect upon motivation towards those providing a satisfactory experience. Maslow's argument was that once the lower level needs, such as physiological and safety needs, are met other higher needs emerge. In the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Dropouts, College Students, Student Needs
Bastick, Tony – 1999
This paper reports on a survey of approximately one-third of Jamaican teachers in training. The study factor analyzed the motivations these trainees gave for choosing the teaching profession. Results are compared with those of the last major survey 10 years earlier. To determine some possible reasons, 130 students were interviewed by staff members…
Descriptors: Altruism, Career Choice, College Students, Foreign Countries
Beswick, David G. – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1983
Data presented on recent changes in student characteristics include matriculation and retention rates, full- and part-time participation, student residence and employment, course changes and perceptions, and attitudes toward personal development, vocational relevance of the curriculum, importance of higher education, and career choice. (MSE)
Descriptors: Age, College Students, Enrollment Projections, Enrollment Trends
Pennock-Roman, Maria – 1994
Background characteristics and future plans of average and above average Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General test takers are described for the various racial and ethnic groups. Characteristics included: (1) percentage of females; (2) undergraduate college major and grades; (3) intended field of graduate study; (4) graduate degree objective;…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, College Students, Educational Background, Educational Planning
Brown, J. Noah – 1990
This report gathers national data on trends and participation in continuing higher education. Charts are derived from data collected by the National University Continuing Education Association (NUCEA), as well as by government and private organizations. The five sections of the report contain data on factors leading to growth in continuing higher…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Programs, College Students, Continuing Education
Community College Survey of Student Engagement, 2007
The Community College Survey of Student Engagement ("CCSSE") this year celebrates five years of helping community colleges better serve their students. With its unrelenting focus on using data to improve students' educational experiences, "CCSSE" has established itself as a leading voice in community college improvement efforts. More important,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Part Time Faculty, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Community College Survey of Student Engagement, 2007
The Community College Survey of Student Engagement ("CCSSE") this year celebrates five years of helping community colleges better serve their students. With its unrelenting focus on using data to improve students' educational experiences, "CCSSE" has established itself as a leading voice in community college improvement efforts. More important,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Part Time Faculty, Data Collection, Data Analysis
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