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ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL Leslie McGinn/EDD580/July 5, 2010 Motivation Strategies Impacting Undergraduate Retention

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ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Leslie McGinn/EDD580/July 5, 2010

Motivation Strategies Impacting Undergraduate Retention

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Problem Statement

The problem, as indicated in this study, involved a large private university that was experiencing retention decline of up to 30% in undergraduate students after they complete their 4th course. Students began to drop their program on or about their 3rd or 4th class into their undergraduate degree program.

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Purpose

Identify factors related to declining retention

Increased student drop rates Isolate the culprits Conduct research Survey current students Implement solution strategy Repeat survey Report and Recommend

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Work Setting

Largest Private University Campus classrooms (2) Undergraduate students Freshman New students At risk students Adjunct faculty Open enrollment access

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Writers Role

Teacher Researcher Graduate student Stakeholder Life-Long Learner

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Causative Analysis

At Risk Students Socio-economic factors Background influences Open Enrollment Underserved populations Ease of enrollment University accountability

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Problem Description

Declining Retention in undergraduate freshman students

Drop out rate increasing Quality of Student Services High Risk students Changing demographics Underserved populations Faculty Involvement

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Problem Documentation

White 51%

Black 30%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 3%

Native American 1%Other 4%

UOPX Total Enrollment by Ethnicity

WhiteBlackHispanicAsianNative AmericanOther

White 64%

Black 13%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 7%

Native American 1%

Other 4%

National Total Enrollment by Ethnicity

WhiteBlackHispanicAsianNative AmericanOther

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Risk Factors

Gender-Male Race-Minority Socio-economic status-poor Single Parents Employed Part-time No academic support system Not prepared for the demands of college

life Performed poorly in high school

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Risk Factors

Risk Factor#1 Enrolling in college part-time, takes too long to finish, students get discouraged.

Risk Factor#2 Delaying entry into postsecondary education after high school.

Risk Factor#3 Not having a regular high school diploma, rather a GED equivalent.

Risk Factor#4 Having Children

Risk Factor#5 Being a single parent

Risk Factor#6 Being Financially independent of parents

Risk Factor#7 Working Full-Time while enrolled

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Open Enrollment

Easy access No entrance exams required No waitlists Little or no application fees Underserved populations Attractive to high risk students Attract diverse populations High pressure enrollment

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Expected Outcomes

Identify retention factors Implement Change in retention rates Increase in graduation rates Improve faculty communication Improve student services Provide resources for at risk students

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Measurement Outcomes

Student surveys Identify trends Increase retention by 5% 1.5 standard deviation or greater in the

level of retention Create positive change Increase student satisfaction

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Solution Strategy

Identify risk factors Implement new student services

program Offer resources such as on campus child

care, on-campus housing, employment assistance

Increase faculty communication and interaction

Update learning environments Remediation for low high school

achievers

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Results

Compare both survey results Document change in student satisfaction Solution strategy emulation Program can be replicated New services provide needed support Higher retention after implementation Lower drop rates after implementation

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Recommendation

Revisit the costs associated with new student services and revise as necessary

Select committee to oversee program Review and revise annually Speaking opportunities at other colleges

to share program success. Publish articles in education journals

about the solution strategy success.

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