Involvement patterns of high achieving first-generation collegians

The purpose of this study was to investigate the involvement patterns of eight selected high achieving first-generation students at Rowan University during the Spring 2011 semester. Participants took part in three separate interview sessions to examine past high school experiences, current college involvement, and future aspirations. Interviews were transcribed and data were analyzed through content analysis. The study found that the majority of students were involved in a campus related activity while also achieving academic success. Students were encouraged to be involved by individuals in the environment and they attributed their transition and success in college to specific mentors. The majority of participants believed involvement to be important for all collegians, especially those deemed first-generation. The perceived importance of involvement encouraged the majority of participants to continue their involvement in the future. Participants' overall college experience has led all students to have future aspirations, including the obtainment of advanced degrees.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Higher Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services, Administration, and Higher Education

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Kouzoukas, Georgia

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sisco, Burton

• First-generation college students; Academic achievement
• Higher Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/492

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1491