| Title: |
First-Year Experience Course Impact on Undergraduate International Student Retention and Graduation |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Rust, Dylan (ORCID 0000-0001-8386-6130); Singh, Raghvendra (ORCID 0000-0001-5731-3524) |
| Source: |
Journal of Educational Research and Practice. 2021 11(1):454-466. |
| Availability: |
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| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2021 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
First Year Seminars; College Freshmen; Undergraduate Students; Foreign Students; School Holding Power; Graduation Rate; Student Experience |
| ISSN: |
2167-8693 |
| Abstract: |
As institutions look to improve student retention through first-year experience (FYE) courses, some have implemented courses targeted specifically to the international population. A quantitative comparison of international students who took an FYE course with international students who did not take an FYE course was completed to analyze the differences in retention and graduation rates between the two groups. International freshmen who participated in the FYE course were retained and graduated at significantly higher rates than international freshmen who did not take the course. Aspects of the course that likely led to student retention and graduation are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1339688 |
| Database: |
ERIC |