Welcome!Defining the ProblemExplaining the GoalHypotheses 1-4Literature Review Binge Drinking/Excessive PartyingLiterature Review Working too many hoursLiterature Review Academically unpreparedLiterature Review Tuition is too expensiveLiterature Review Pressure, Depression, Stress, AnxietyLiterature Review Extracurricular ActivitiesChange in Lifestyle too difficultWere our hypotheses validated by the research?What are the research solutions and our solutions?Solutions…Slide 16Slide 17Thank you for coming!Welcome!The students of EGL 102 section 036 would like to present their research project.We begin with Defining the ProblemKathrine TuberaDefining the ProblemThe community college transfer student who seeks the bachelor’s degree but fails, negatively affects many:•Him or Herself•His or Her Family•The Community College & University Attended•American Economy•Global EconomiesBarrett NelsonExplaining the GoalWhat would cause the community college transfer student to fail? He or she had already proven themselves at a CC!We brainstormed for these possible variables.We decided upon 7 variables/hypotheses and formed 7 research teams.Dan EhrlichHypotheses 1-4Binge Drinking/Excessive Partying may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeWorking too many hours may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeAcademically unprepared may play a role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeHigh Cost of Tuition may play a role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeRyan CatolicoPressure, Anxiety, Stress, or Depression may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeExtra-Curricular Activities/Sports may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeChange in Lifestyle is too difficult/Homesickness may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeHypotheses 5-7Goran DragasLiterature ReviewBinge Drinking/Excessive PartyingBusteed, Brandon. (2004) “Campus Buzz How Alcohol Impairs Judgment of Higher Education.”Speaker: Daniel EhrlichE. Pedersen and J. Labrie. (2007) “Partying before the party: Examining Pre-partying Behavior among College Students.”Speaker: Barrett NelsonH. Wechsler. (2006) “Secondary Effects of Binge Drinking on College Campuses.”Speaker: Mike AfanteFago, David P. and Sedlacek, William E. (2001) “A Comparison of Freshmen and Transfer Student Attitudes and Behavior Towards Drugs.”Speaker: Ammar KhanLiterature ReviewWorking too many hoursMiller, Kim et al. (2008) “Relationship of Work Hours With Selected Health Behaviors and Academic Progress Among a College Student Cohort.”Speaker: Madeline Vail Orszag, Jonathan and Peter, Whitmore, Diane. (2001) “ Learning and Earning: Working in College.”Speaker: Chris BoksaLazarany, Lucy. (2000) “More students juggling work and higher education.”Speaker: Eleni FlorakosLiterature ReviewAcademically unpreparedJ. Roksa & J. Calcagno. (2008) “Making The Transition To Four-Year Institutions: Academic Preparation And Transfer.”Speaker: David NguyenJ. Greene & M. Winters. (2005) “Public High School Graduation and College-Readiness Rates: 1991-2002. Education Working Paper No. 8.”Speaker: Kristine UyLiterature ReviewTuition is too expensiveMcGlynn, Angela. (2006) “College on Credit Has Kids Dropping Out.”Speaker: Ryan CatolicoHolsendolph, Ernest. (2005) “The Costly College Game: How Will Low-Income Students Attain Degrees when Tuitions Continue to Increase and Customary Sources of Financial Aid Remain Stagnant?”Speaker: Hanoudin LazarazarCheslock, John J. (2001) “The Determinants of an Institution’s Transfer Student Enrollment.”Speaker: Kathrine TuberaLiterature ReviewPressure, Depression, Stress, AnxietyNdoh, S., and Scales, J. (2002) “The Effects of Social Economic Status, Social Support, Gender, Ethnicity and Grade Point Average on Depression among College Students.”Speaker: Hardikkumar PatelWinterdyk, J. et al. (2008) “The Evaluation of Four Mind/Body Intervention Strategies to Reduce Perceived Stress among College Students.”Speaker: Renee AsuncionLiterature ReviewExtracurricular ActivitiesHollarah, Rachel. (2006) “Extracurricular Activities”Speaker: Goran DragasSuggs, W. (2000) “Graduation Rates for Athletes Hold Steady.”Speaker: Briana VelasquezWolverton, B. (2008) “Spending Plenty so Athletes Can make the Grade.”Speaker: Dieu TranSmith, G. (2007) “Effects of Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem on Homesickness and College Adjustment.”Speaker: Jake DomingoBrint, S, and Cantwell, A. (2006) “Undergraduate Time Use and Academic Outcomes.”Speaker: Paul MahanKelly, John T., et al. (2005) “Student Transition to College: A Proactive Approach.”Speaker: Bilal DosaLiterature ReviewChange in Lifestyle too difficultWere our hypotheses validated by the research?Binge Drinking/Excessive Partying: YesWorking too many hours: Mixed ResultsAcademically unprepared: YesTuition is too expensive: No (Much more research must be done on Transfer Students in this area)Pressure, Depression, Stress, Anxiety: Mixed ResultsExtracurricular Activities: NoChange in Lifestyle is too difficult: YesMichael AfanteEleni FlorakosWhat are the researchsolutions and our solutions?Binge Drinking/Excessive Partying: Limit the amount of alcohol distributed on or around college campuses Early cut off time for selling alcohol Increased awareness of effects of binge drinking Changing focus from partying to studyingIncreasing fines on alcohol Adding taxes to alcoholWorking too many hours: Time management seminars Find other ways to finance college Better organizational skills, Reduce work load Reduce number of classes per semester Working students must learn to budgetStudying harder and finishing school strongKristine UySolutions…Academically unprepared: Standards for H.S. graduation must be increasedPrograms that target academic needsH.S. students who can’t meet requirements do not graduate Community colleges offer workshops to help struggling studentsTuition is too expensive: Needs of transfer students must be researched, Govt. needs to increase maximum awards for Pell Grants, Teach students the dangers of credit cards to pay tuition, Make students aware of loans,
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