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Filtering by: Creator Wilson, Gregory R. Advisor Russ Eft, Darlene F. Subject Academic achievement

The effect of motivational orientation on academic achievement and persistence of rural community college students: A test of a motivational model from a self-determination theory perspective

Creator:

Hoppe, Stephanie E.

Abstract:

Understanding the relationship between motivation, academic achievement, and persistence may help higher education administrators develop plans for increasing student engagement and student success. Prior research on higher education indicated connections between motivation, academic achievement, and persistence, but there has been limited research that relates these concepts to the rural community...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
A two-year college and four-year university degree partnership program that facilitates baccalaureate attainment

Creator:

Hindman, Lynne L.

Abstract:

Baccalaureate attainment represents an important goal among educators and policymakers. The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education has stated that affordability and transfer are critical to increasing baccalaureate attainment, and that community colleges have a critical role in this transfer process. On the other hand, some researchers disagree...

Resource Type:

Dissertation