A Sense of Belonging: Improving Student Retention

Autor/in	O'Keeffe, Patrick
Titel	A Sense of Belonging: Improving Student Retention
Quelle	In: College Student Journal, 47 (2013) 4, S.605-613 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0146-3934
Schlagwörter	Academic Persistence; Student Attrition; Mental Health; School Counseling; Teacher Student Relationship; Educational Environment; At Risk Students; Disabilities; Socioeconomic Status; Ethnicity; Racial Differences; College Students; Well Being; Student Personnel Services; Foreign Countries; Student Role; Australia; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerbeurlaubung; Psychohygiene; School counselling; Pädagogische Beratung; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Handicap; Behinderung; Socio-economic status; Sozioökonomischer Status; Ethnizität; Rassenunterschied; Collegestudent; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Ausland; Australien; USA
Abstract	The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes and potential solutions to, student attrition. With student attrition rates reaching between 30 and 50 per cent in the United States, and over 20 per cent in Australia, the inability of higher education institutions to retain their students is a significant issue. This paper cites key risk factors which place students at risk of non-completion, which include mental health issues, disability, socioeconomic status and ethnicity. Furthermore, first year students and higher degree by research students are susceptible to attrition. The capacity of a student to develop a sense of belonging within the higher education institution is recognised by this paper as a being a critical factor determining student retention. The creation of a caring, supportive and welcoming environment within the university is critical in creating a sense of belonging. This can be achieved by the development of positive student/faculty relationships, the presence of a well resourced counselling centre and the encouragement of diversity and difference. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10