Publication Date
2020
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Jaekel, Kathryn S.
Degree Name
Ed.D. (Doctor of Education)
Legacy Department
Department of Counseling and Higher Education (CAHE)
Abstract
This study examined the perceptions of ten second-year students who participated in the Success Program at Midwestern four-year university. As part of the Success Program, these participants also participated in several high impact practices (HIPs) throughout their first year. Participants in this study shared their perceptions on the benefits of HIPs, how HIPs improved their academic success and engagement, making them want to persist, and any barriers they experienced, prohibiting their participation in HIPs. Findings indicated students perceived HIPs (a) enhanced academic success, (b) increased community engagement, (c) improved the likelihood of their persistence, and (d) that targeted HIPs should be offered during their second year. Students also perceived a time and other obligations were barriers to participating in HIPs. Finding from this study contribute to the field of research targeting second-year students. It raises awareness for the need of targeted support to second-year students as they navigate through the sophomore slump.
Recommended Citation
Cavazos-Eichelberger, Melissa M., "High-Impact Practices Support Second-Year Students' Academic Success, Engagement and Persistence" (2020). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 6904.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/6904
Extent
125 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
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Media Type
Text