The Impact of the University Experience on Students' Educational Aspirations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783639054309)

The study presented in this book examined the individual charac-teristics and college environmental factors influencing the educational aspirations of 1,536 first time, full-time students entering Council of Christian College and University (CCCU) institutions in 1994 and graduating after 4 years. Logistic regression was used to analyze the data from surveys administered to the same individuals as 1st year students and seniors. The findings suggest that the educational as-pirations of CCCU students in general were affected by both the faculty and the broader college environment. Students were more positively influenced by personal contact and direct interest shown in them by a faculty member than by oppotunities to publish. An overall satisfaction with the college experience tended to increase the odds of a student aspiring to post-baccalaureate studies. The findings suggest that CCCU institutions promote and assist faculty in their efforts to develop mentoring relationships with students.

Author: Melvin Shuster
ISBN-10: 363905430X
ISBN-13: 9783639054309
Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2008
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d