Welcome!Defining the ProblemExplaining the GoalHypotheses 1-4Slide 5Literature Review Poor Physical or Mental HealthLiterature Review WorkingLiterature Review Excessive PartyingLiterature Review HomesicknessLiterature Review Loss of FocusLiterature Review ProcrastinationLiterature Review High Cost of TuitionSlide 13Were our hypotheses valid?What are our solutions?Thank you for coming!Speaker: Jaime VillagomezWelcome!The students of EGL 102 section 014 would like to present their research project.Let’s start with Defining the ProblemSpeaker: Tylor CarrDefining the ProblemThe community college transfer student who seeks the bachelor’s degree but fails negatively affects many:•Self•Family•Community college•Four year college•Society•WorldSpeaker: Mike EshelExplaining the GoalWhat would cause the community college transfer student to fail?We brainstormed for these possible factors.We came up with 8 hypotheses and formed 8 research teams.Speaker: Kate JaraHypotheses 1-4Poor Physical or Mental Health may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeWorking may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeExcessive Partying may play a role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeHomesickness may play a role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeSpeaker: Samantha MatosLoss of Focus may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeProcrastination may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeHigh Cost of Tuition may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeLack of Academic Readiness may play a significant role in failing to attain the bachelor’s degreeHypotheses 5-8Speaker: Literature ReviewPoor Physical or Mental HealthMary E. Pritchard, Gregory S. Wilson, and Ben Yamnitz. (2007) “What Predicts Adjustment Among College Students? A Longitudinal Study.”Speaker: Mike EshelJeffery E. Aspelmeier, Ann N. Elliot, and Christopher H. Smith (2007) “Childhood Sexual Abuse, Attachment, and Trauma Symptoms in College Females: The moderating Role of Attachment.”Speaker: Samantha MatosAlyssa N. Bryant, Shannon K. Gilmartin, and Linda J. Sax (2002) “A Longitudinal Investigation of Emotional Health among First-Year College Student; Comparisons of Women and Men.”Speaker: Kate JaraSpeaker: Literature ReviewWorkingCathy Cockrell. (2008) “UC Berkeley Press Release.”Speaker: Enza PorcelliSharpe Inc. (2007) “The School of Life.”Speaker: Mike RegalClaire Carney, Sharon McNeish and John McColl. (2005) “The impact of part time employment on students’ health and academic performance: a Scottish perspective.”Speaker: Lauren BaileyGraham Bradley. (2006) “Work Participation and academic performance: a test of alternative propositions.”Speaker: Kiran DosanSpeaker: Literature ReviewExcessive PartyingEric R. Pederson and Joseph LaBrie. (2007) “Partying Before the Party.”Speaker: Maggie BieniewskiRoyce A. Singleton. (2007) “Collegiate Alcohol Consumption & Academic Performance.”Speaker: Melissa NeumanLaura K. Oster-Aaland. “The Impact of a Tailgating Policy on Students’ Drinking Behavior and Perceptions.”Speaker: Shaan IqbalSpeaker: Literature ReviewHomesicknessFrankie Santos Laanan. (2007) “Dimensions of Transfer Students’ Adjustment.”Speaker: Quinn CarsonC. T. Flaga. (2007) “Transition Process for Transfer Students .”Speaker: Aijo VincentGregory J Smith. (2007) “Effects of Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem on Homesickness and College Adjustment.”Speaker: Mel JeromeSpeaker: Literature ReviewLoss of FocusBarbra K. Townsend and Kristin B. Wilson. (2006) “The Transfer Mission: Tried and True, But Troubled?”Speaker: Kyle HeurichAuthors B. Charles Tatum, Peggy Hayward, and Rey Monzon. (2006) “Faculty background involvement, and knowledge of student transfer at an urban community college .”Speaker: Hassan Atabbi Ann Prescott & Edward Simpson. (2004) “Effective Student Motivation Commences with Resolving ‘Dissatisfiers’.”Speaker: Renee ShiSpeaker: Literature ReviewProcrastinationMera Kachgal, Sunny Hansen, and Kevin Nutter. (2001) “Academic Procrastination Preventions/Interventions: Strategies and Recommendations.”Speaker:Maria LazanyiChristopher A. Wolters. (2003) “Understanding Procrastination from a Self-Regulated Learning Perspective.”Speaker: Alisia KondosLaurel A. Haycock, Patricia McCarthy, and Carol L. Skay. (1998) “Procrastination in College Students: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Anxiety.”Speaker: Meryl LeddaSpeaker: Literature ReviewHigh Cost of TuitionAngela Provitera McGlynn. (2006) “College on credit has kids dropping out.” Speaker: Ala KhalilGovernment Accountability Office. (2007) “Higher Education, Minority Groups, Tuition, Research Reports,……Enrollment Trends and Attendance Patterns.” Speaker: Jaime VillagomezErnest Holdsendolph. (2005) “Costly College Game: How low income Students Attain Degrees When Tuition Continues to Increase?”Speaker: Tylor CarrSpeaker: Kathleen L. Byrd and Ginger MacDonald(2005) “Defining College Readiness from the inside out: First Generation College Student Perspectives.”Speaker: John VanSlambrouckRosaria Caporrimo. (2008) “Community College Students: Perceptions and Paradoxes.”Speaker: Leomar PabalanFrankie S. Laanon. (2007) “Studying Transfer Students: Part 2: Dimensions of transfer students adjustment.”Speaker: Michael LaneraLiterature ReviewLack of Academic ReadinessSpeaker: Ala KhalilWere our hypotheses valid?Poor Physical or Mental Health: YesWorking: MixedExcessive Partying: YesHomesickness: YesLoss of Focus: MixedProcrastination: YesHigh Cost of Tuition: YesLack of Academic Readiness: YesSpeaker: John Van SlambroukWhat are our solutions?Poor Physical or Mental Health: attend workshops; good peer and family relationships; don’t take on too muchWorking: Time management skills or classes; work with a counselor; try to get job on campus.Excessive Partying: More school-sponsored events; stricter policies re: underage drinkingHomesickness: Be active and involved; join clubsLoss of Focus: Join a study group; specified advisors; faculty members involvementProcrastination: Getting helps from school resources; building up your own confidenceHigh Cost
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