You are here

FAU Collections » FAU Research Repository » FAU Theses and Dissertations

RECRUITMENT, PROGRAMS AND RETENTION OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN FLORIDA COMMUNITY-JUNIOR COLLEGES

Download pdf | Full Screen View

Date Issued:
1973
Summary:
The purpose of this study was to determine effectiveness of the recruitment methods, programs available, and retention methods and procedures used for the disadvantaged youth in Florida Public Community Junior Colleges. In order to identify and compare evidence related to this purpose a survey questionnaire was sent to the counseling department in each college. The questionnaire was constructed to obtain data from these areas: (1) methods of recruitment, (2) identification of ethnic and economic categories included in disadvantagement, (3) methods of selection of students, (4) material aid given by college to disadvantaged students, (4) extent and effectiveness of vocational and occupational programs, (6) the present status of student retention, and (7) follow up programs on dropouts. The questionnaire was sent to five Florida Community Junior Colleges for their reaction and response. Three of the five respondents mentioned an imbalance in emphasis between recruitment and programs and between programs and retention. After consultation with an advisor, several more questions on programs were added to correct imbalance and add other pertinent information to the study. The questionnaire was sent to the 28 Florida Community Colleges and seven of their satellite campuses. Community Junior Colleges surveyed were identified by the 1971-72 edition of the American Association of Community Junior College's Directory. Of the 23 out of 35 questionnaires which were filled out by the community junior colleges, 18 were reported by major campuses and 5 were from satellite campuses, representing 64.3% of the total surveyed. Every questionnaire that was returned was utilized in the statistical analysis, and is reflected in the above percentage of those surveyed. Chapter II shows an analysis of data for the entire study and a preliminary discussion of recruitment and retention. The statistical treatment of the findings for recruitment and retention is given in detail. Chapter III reflects a preliminary discussion of programs, and the analysis of results of the programs now in operation for disadvantaged students. Chapter IV records final findings and implications. Major Conclusions and Implications: The Florida community colleges in fact have both diverse offerings and student populations. Documentation of the commitment to serve in general is more evident than research to determine specific opportunity for the disadvantaged. Special training programs are geared to the academic offering of the college with conservative emphasis on remediation. There seems to be an unwillingness to admit a need for institutional change, especially as programs relate to retention.
Title: RECRUITMENT, PROGRAMS AND RETENTION OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN FLORIDA COMMUNITY-JUNIOR COLLEGES.
80 views
17 downloads
Name(s): ANDERSON, DAVID LEE.
Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Issuance: monographic
Date Issued: 1973
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 129 p.
Language(s): English
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine effectiveness of the recruitment methods, programs available, and retention methods and procedures used for the disadvantaged youth in Florida Public Community Junior Colleges. In order to identify and compare evidence related to this purpose a survey questionnaire was sent to the counseling department in each college. The questionnaire was constructed to obtain data from these areas: (1) methods of recruitment, (2) identification of ethnic and economic categories included in disadvantagement, (3) methods of selection of students, (4) material aid given by college to disadvantaged students, (4) extent and effectiveness of vocational and occupational programs, (6) the present status of student retention, and (7) follow up programs on dropouts. The questionnaire was sent to five Florida Community Junior Colleges for their reaction and response. Three of the five respondents mentioned an imbalance in emphasis between recruitment and programs and between programs and retention. After consultation with an advisor, several more questions on programs were added to correct imbalance and add other pertinent information to the study. The questionnaire was sent to the 28 Florida Community Colleges and seven of their satellite campuses. Community Junior Colleges surveyed were identified by the 1971-72 edition of the American Association of Community Junior College's Directory. Of the 23 out of 35 questionnaires which were filled out by the community junior colleges, 18 were reported by major campuses and 5 were from satellite campuses, representing 64.3% of the total surveyed. Every questionnaire that was returned was utilized in the statistical analysis, and is reflected in the above percentage of those surveyed. Chapter II shows an analysis of data for the entire study and a preliminary discussion of recruitment and retention. The statistical treatment of the findings for recruitment and retention is given in detail. Chapter III reflects a preliminary discussion of programs, and the analysis of results of the programs now in operation for disadvantaged students. Chapter IV records final findings and implications. Major Conclusions and Implications: The Florida community colleges in fact have both diverse offerings and student populations. Documentation of the commitment to serve in general is more evident than research to determine specific opportunity for the disadvantaged. Special training programs are geared to the academic offering of the college with conservative emphasis on remediation. There seems to be an unwillingness to admit a need for institutional change, especially as programs relate to retention.
Identifier: 11627 (digitool), FADT11627 (IID), fau:8565 (fedora)
Note(s): Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1973.
College of Education
Subject(s): Junior college students--Florida
Junior colleges--Florida
Community colleges--Florida
Education, Higher
Teaching--Aids and devices
Community college teachers
Held by: Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11627
Sublocation: Digital Library
Use and Reproduction: Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Use and Reproduction: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Host Institution: FAU
Is Part of Series: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections.