Causes for Dropping Out
By: Clovis Reeves, Hugo Rivera, And Matt Ferry
Top Three Causes• Not fitting in socially• Not being financially prepared• Not being academically prepared
Social Issues
• Participation, Belonging, Lack of Events• Homesick, Isolation, Depression• Failure to attend classes
Recommendation
• E-mail notifications at the beginning of each month to students.
• Encourage teamwork• Provide more events
Finances
• Tuition / Course costs• Not planning far enough ahead• Tuition due vs. Employer reimbursements
Recommendations
• Explaining financial aid• Have a better understanding of how the
degree will be financed• Three-way contracts between the employer,
student, and college
Academic Preparedness
• High school way to the college way• Parents’ influence• High School• 1/3 of adult students will drop
Recommendations
• High school students need to get a jump start on college
• More influence on parents’ involvement• Remedial courses still need to be taught so the
students can comprehend the material.• Learning enhancement activities:1. Accelerated learning programs2. Placement Activities3. Tutor service
Conclusion
Thank You
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