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Download full textKwong, Darren; Davis, Jonathan Ryan – Journal of Research in Education, 2015
This multilevel study examined the relationship between school climate and academic achievement. Using the Educational Longitudinal Survey (ELS, 2002), and a sample of 16,258 students and 1954 schools nationwide, we found that student-level perception of school climate--especially the student learning environment--was highly predictive of academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Success, Educational Environment, Longitudinal Studies
Direct linkSlanger, William D.; Berg, Emily A.; Fisk, Paul S.; Hanson, Mark G. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2015
Ten years of College Student Inventory (CSI) data from one Midwestern public land-grant university were used to study the role of motivational factors in predicting academic success and college student retention. Academic success was defined as cumulative grade point average (GPA), cumulative course load capacity (i.e., the number of credits…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Cohort Analysis, Student Motivation, Academic Achievement
Rivera, Eric M.; Monzon, Reynaldo I. – Metropolitan Universities, 2013
Many colleges and universities are trying to understand the factors that contribute to Latina/o college student success. San Diego State University (SDSU) has been recognized by The Education Trust Report (2012) for having the highest increase in graduation rates, but most importantly, comparably to White students, increasing the graduation rates…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, College Students, Success, State Universities
Braun, Edith M. P.; Sheikh, Hammad; Hannover, Bettina – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2011
Today, a major goal in higher education is the advancement of students' vocational competences. To assess the extent to which this goal is met, both competences acquired during university studies and later vocational success need to be measured. In our study, we collected self-ratings of competences (t1) and indicators of vocational success (t2)…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Academic Achievement, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Graduate Surveys
Davey, Carla Mae – ProQuest LLC, 2010
According to generational theorists, the interests and experiences of incoming students have fluctuated over time, with Millennial students being more engaged and accomplished than their predecessors. This project explored data from 1974-2007 to determine the actual trends in engagement and accomplishments for three generations of students. Over…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, School Activities, Grade Point Average, School Holding Power
Jansen, Paul G. W.; Vinkenburg, Claartje J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2006
The authors investigated trends over a 13-year period in the predictive validity of assessment center data for objective career advancement for a sample of 456 academic graduates. Using year of entry and tenure as controls, findings from research into managerial effectiveness and development were confirmed with respect to the importance of…
Descriptors: Prediction, Predictor Variables, Careers, Success
Jacobsen, Linda S.; Borchardt, Gordon C. – 1980
In order to identify a battery of aptitude tests which could adequately predict the success of applicants to its court-reporting program, MacCormac Junior College contracted with Science Research Associates in Fall 1976 to conduct a longitudinal validation study of court-reporting aptitude measures. Eight tests were administered to each…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admissions Counseling, Aptitude Tests, Clerical Occupations
