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Mapping the Realities of First Year Post-secondary Life, a Study of Students at Three Post-secondary Institutions

出版	British Columbia Council on Admissions & Transfer, 1996
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=YcxKmgEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋The purpose of the study described in this report is to examine first-year post-secondary experiences of students through an action research project with small groups of students at a community college, a university college, and a university. The intent of the research was to involve the students in this study in a project concerning their affairs. Research goals were: to identify & recognize today's students; to determine the impact of multiple realities & roles (including school, work, home, & family) on success in the post-secondary system; and to articulate the importance of these factors for student success. The report begins with an overview of the literature on student retention, attrition, & success and details of the action research method, which included interview & focus groups with students & with institutional personnel. Issues discussed in the findings include the choice of institution, reasons for undertaking post-secondary studies, student expectations, academic & campus experiences, overcoming barriers to success, relationships with faculty & staff, socialization, and resources to promote student success.