by jshea | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Non-Returning Students Retention & Success PDF The Non-Returning Student Experience Why Students Leave College Early A non-returning student is a student who chooses not to re-enroll for another semester, despite not graduating and/or transferring. Many...
by jshea | Nov 1, 2018 | Issue
Part-Time Students Balancing Life & Academics PDF The Part-Time Student Experience Maintaining Momentum from Enrollment to Graduation A part-time student is a student who enrolls in fewer than twelve credit hours in a single academic term. Many of these students...
by jshea | Sep 9, 2018 | Issue
Well-Being Student Fulfillment & Success PDF THE ELEMENTS OF WELL-BEING PROMOTING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND FULFILLMENT For many community college students, the academic demands of pursuing a college credential are extremely difficult. However, developing a strong...
by jshea | Jul 30, 2018 | Issue
Access & Success First Generation Students PDF THE PATH OF A FIRST GEN STUDENT OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO ACCESS & SUCCESS A first generation student is a student who is the first in their immediate family to pursue a college degree or credential. As such,...
by jshea | May 1, 2018 | Issue
Inequality Islands of Disadvantage PDF OPPORTUNITY IN OUR REGION MOBILITY THROUGH EDUCATIONNorthern Virginia is one of the most affluent regions in the commonwealth. However, interspersed among the affluent neighborhoods are fifteen “Islands of Disadvantage”—or,...
