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Jorstad, John; Starobin, Soko S.; Chen, Yu; Kollasch, Aurelia – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
This quantitative study examined the predictive impact of a series of factors on female community college students' intention to transfer in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM Student Success Literacy survey (SSSL) was utilized to collect data from a large, diverse community college located in Florida. After the…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Social Capital, Climate, Females
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Lopez, Carlos; Jones, Stephanie J. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
There are a limited number of individuals who possess the skills to fulfill the workforce demand in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in the United States. Therefore, community colleges and 4-year institutions must be able to identify academic and social factors that impact students' participation in the areas of STEM. These…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges, College Transfer Students
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Watson, Joshua C. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Over 72,000 student-athletes compete annually in athletic programs at the community college level. However, research addressing the effect of athletic participation on the psychological well-being of the community college student-athlete is sparse. This study represents an attempt to address this gap by examining the relationship among perceived…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Anxiety, Athletes, Community Colleges
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Hoshiar, Mitra; Dunlap, Jody; Li, Jinyi; Friedel, Janice Nahra – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Online learning is rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent delivery methods of learning in institutions of higher education. It provides college students, especially adult students, an alternative, convenient, and cost-efficient method to earn their credentials, upgrade their skills and knowledge, and keep or upgrade their employment. But at…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Electronic Learning, Two Year College Students, Faculty Development