Am I There Yet? The Importance of Discussing Anticipated Graduation Term with Newly Enrolled Advisees: A Case Study
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| Title: | Am I There Yet? The Importance of Discussing Anticipated Graduation Term with Newly Enrolled Advisees: A Case Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Angela M. D. Bowlus (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. 2026 28(1):23-48. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, Graduation Rate, Undergraduate Students, Time to Degree, Graduation Requirements, Majors (Students), Grade Point Average, Student Educational Objectives |
| DOI: | 10.1177/15210251241226664 |
| ISSN: | 1521-0251 1541-4167 |
| Abstract: | This research investigates the impact of the topics discussed in an initial advising meeting on student retention and graduation. Understanding and connecting students' motivations and goals to degree planning is a popular research topic, but limited information is available about how to implement this. This research considers six specific discussion topics for an initial advising contact. Data on newly enrolled students was collected over 3 years. A binomial logistic model was used to estimate the impact of discussing specific topics on retention and graduation. Results suggest that discussion of when students can declare a major and identification of an anticipated graduation term significantly increases the probability of graduation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1501633 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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