The Effect of University Campus Recreation Programs on Student Retention

<p>This study examined the effect campus recreation programs have on student retention for full-time freshman students at Eastern Kentucky University. Gender, first-generation, non-traditional students and participation in recreation programs were used as predictor variables for the purpose of this study. Data were collected from Eastern Kentucky University's campus recreation database on the utilization of general gym facility use, Adventure Programs, and Intramural Sports. The analysis of the results revealed that the retention rates of students who participated in campus recreation programs were higher than the students who did not participate in campus recreation programs had a higher retention rate than students who did not participate. Recommendations for policy implications and future research are provided. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2014

Author dc:creator

• Scott, Caelin

• campus recreation
• first-generation
• gender
• non-traditional
• retention
• Higher Education

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Caelin Scott

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/315

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1313