University Life 101: The Freshmen Two Years Later
Format
Poster Presentation
First Presenter's Institution
Francis Marion University
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First Presenter's Brief Biography
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Second Presenter's Institution
Professor
Third Presenter's Institution
Francis Marion University
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Location
Harborside East & West
Strand #1
Academic Achievement & School Leadership
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Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership
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Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership
Relevance
Many of the students we serve at our university come from the state of SC. More specifically, most of our students come from the 13 surrounding counties known as the 'Corridor of Shame.' To that end, the research conducted is with that population of students.
This study examined the learning preferences of freshmen in University LIfe 101. Two years later, we are looking to see if interventions have proven successful in retaining them at the university.
Brief Program Description
Often times, it is difficult at the university level to come up with initiatives to retain students, especially those who may be at-risk. This research sought to identify students whose learning styles may not fit in a traditional realm. Workshops were provided to offer suggestions to those students in terms of accommodating for success. Two years later, data are being collected to determine where those students are and how they are doing academically.
Summary
A survey was administered to freshmen in University Life 101. It was determined if students were traditional or divergent learners. A point biserial analysis indicated that incoming freshmen tend to be more divergent than ever. Workshops were then offered to discuss learning preferences and accommodations with students. Two years later, data are being collected to determine if these students were retained, and if so, where they are now academically.
Evidence
University Life seems to be an initiative thought to help retain college freshmen. Data collected from this study will help determine is that is the case.
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Biographical Sketch
Dr. Meetze Holcombe is a professor and Associate Dean of the School of Education at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC.
Dr. Bausmith is a professor and Dean of the School of Education at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC.
Dr. Taylor is a professor in the School of Education at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC.
Keyword Descriptors
education, freshmen, learning styles
Presentation Year
2017
Start Date
3-7-2017 4:00 PM
End Date
3-7-2017 5:30 PM
Recommended Citation
Holcombe, Tracy; Bausmith, Shirley; and Taylor, Stephen, "University Life 101: The Freshmen Two Years Later" (2017). National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference. 125.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2017/2017/125
University Life 101: The Freshmen Two Years Later
Harborside East & West
Often times, it is difficult at the university level to come up with initiatives to retain students, especially those who may be at-risk. This research sought to identify students whose learning styles may not fit in a traditional realm. Workshops were provided to offer suggestions to those students in terms of accommodating for success. Two years later, data are being collected to determine where those students are and how they are doing academically.
