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Title: The Effect of an Honors College on Retention among First Year Students
Language: English
Authors: Jarzombek, Molly J., McCuistion, Kimberly J., Bain, Steve F., Guerrero, Dolores, Wester, David B.
Source: Research in Higher Education Journal. Nov 2017 33.
Availability: Academic and Business Research Institute. 147 Medjool Trail, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. Tel: 904-435-4330; e-mail: editorial.staff@aabri.com; Web site: http://www.aabri.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Honors Curriculum, School Holding Power, College Freshmen, Program Effectiveness, Outcome Measures, Institutional Characteristics, First Generation College Students, Student Characteristics, High Achievement, Hispanic American Students
Geographic Terms: Texas
ISSN: 1941-3432
Abstract: The Honors College at Texas A&M University-Kingsville was established in 2010. At that time, student retention rate at Texas A&M-Kingsville was at 56%, one of the lowest rates in Texas. In an effort to determine if the establishment of the Honors College on campus has made a positive impact on First Time In College (FTIC) student retention rates, data on all FTIC students between 2005 and 2014 was collected, which included: ethnicity (Hispanic/nonHispanic), first generation/non-first generation, ACT/SAT scores, if the student participated in the Honors College or not during their first year, and if the student was retained to the sophomore year at Texas A&M-Kingsville. Results indicate that the Honors College has had a positive impact on retention rates of FTIC students in the Honors College compared to the general student population. Retention rates since 2010 have increased for the entire university, with a retention rate of 69% for all FTIC students in the 2014 cohort. On average, the Honors College improved retention rates for Honors College students 25% compared to the general student population, 27% for first generation students, and 26% for Hispanic students. Likewise, the Honors College improved retention rates for Honors College students 11.5% compared to students on campus who could have joined the Honors College given their SAT/ACT scores. The results of this study show that the Honors College has had a positive impact at a rural, Hispanic Serving Institution and could serve as a model for other universities with similar student demographics to help boost retention rates of high-achieving students.
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Number of References: 16
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1161500
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