Chapter One
Background
Retention rates have long been analyzed but continue to fall. There is a growing concern regarding the first-year retention rates of college students. In order to combat this there is a need to examine what is involved in retaining students to an institution.
This study takes a look at the components to retain minority students in higher education by analyzing student satisfaction in five componets that effect student retention; college preparedness, campus climate, commitment to educational goals, social integration and advisement.
Statement of the Problem:
Retention rates in higher education continue to be a growing concern. It is one of the most studied aspects for the dynamics of enrollment of students …show more content…
As academic advising in one of the services needed to assist students in completing their education, data is needed to be collected to determine if academic advising leads to student satisfaction and can be correlated into higher student retention rates. In order for an institution to develop a proper plan in assisting students on a proper matriculation to graduation the components involved need to be investigated. It is difficult discern the impact that academic advisement has on retention rates due to a myriad of reasons as to why students do not complete their degrees but satisfaction has been studied as a factor for students to return. Currently research on retention is inconclusive and there is very little information on the effects of academic advising on retention rates (Bean, 1985). This study will attempt to look at student satisfaction with the components at Tennessee State University and if it has any impact on students …show more content…
Are students satisfied with the academic advisement services when it comes to academic preparedness? Are students satisfied with academic advisement services in relationship to campus climate? Does academic advisement impact student satisfaction in their commitment to educational goals? Does academic advisement have and impact on student satisfaction with social integration?
Research Hypotheses:
〖 H〗_0: There is a significant impact on retention rates for students that are satisfied with academic advising.
H_a: There is a significant impact on academic preparedness for students that are satisfied with their academic advisement.
H_b: There is a significant impact on campus climate for students that are satisfied with academic advisement.
H_c: There is a significant impact on students commitment to educational goals they are satisfied with academic
Background
Retention rates have long been analyzed but continue to fall. There is a growing concern regarding the first-year retention rates of college students. In order to combat this there is a need to examine what is involved in retaining students to an institution.
This study takes a look at the components to retain minority students in higher education by analyzing student satisfaction in five componets that effect student retention; college preparedness, campus climate, commitment to educational goals, social integration and advisement.
Statement of the Problem:
Retention rates in higher education continue to be a growing concern. It is one of the most studied aspects for the dynamics of enrollment of students …show more content…
As academic advising in one of the services needed to assist students in completing their education, data is needed to be collected to determine if academic advising leads to student satisfaction and can be correlated into higher student retention rates. In order for an institution to develop a proper plan in assisting students on a proper matriculation to graduation the components involved need to be investigated. It is difficult discern the impact that academic advisement has on retention rates due to a myriad of reasons as to why students do not complete their degrees but satisfaction has been studied as a factor for students to return. Currently research on retention is inconclusive and there is very little information on the effects of academic advising on retention rates (Bean, 1985). This study will attempt to look at student satisfaction with the components at Tennessee State University and if it has any impact on students …show more content…
Are students satisfied with the academic advisement services when it comes to academic preparedness? Are students satisfied with academic advisement services in relationship to campus climate? Does academic advisement impact student satisfaction in their commitment to educational goals? Does academic advisement have and impact on student satisfaction with social integration?
Research Hypotheses:
〖 H〗_0: There is a significant impact on retention rates for students that are satisfied with academic advising.
H_a: There is a significant impact on academic preparedness for students that are satisfied with their academic advisement.
H_b: There is a significant impact on campus climate for students that are satisfied with academic advisement.
H_c: There is a significant impact on students commitment to educational goals they are satisfied with academic