First-Generation College Students: Goals and Challenges of Community College

Bamberger, Marissa R.; Smith, Thomas J.

doi:10.1177/00915521231163903

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First-gen and the library: a survey of student perceptions of academic library services

Stocking,

Bucy,

Ramirez-Reyes

2024

PMM

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PurposeAlthough a significant share of undergraduates, first-generation college students (FGCS) remain difficult to characterize. Consequently, academic libraries are challenged to identify the services most important to FGCS. This study measured the perceived importance of and satisfaction with library services among undergraduate students at an R1 land-grant university. The study further compared FGCS’s perceptions of library services with those of their non-first generation peers.Design/methodology/approachThe authors measured importance and satisfaction using the Measuring Information Services Outcomes (“MISO”) Survey. They further analyzed responses according to first-generation status. The authors then compared mean scores and used the Wilcoxon rank-sum test to find statistical differences in perceived importance and satisfaction between first-generation and non-first-generation respondents.FindingsThe difference between first-generation and non-first-generation student responses was statistically significant for 35% of library services. FGCS rated library services higher than their non-first-generation peers for both importance and satisfaction. FGCS perceived library services related to physical spaces and access/discovery as most important. Library services that provide student support or access to technology showed strong evidence of difference between first-generation and non-first-generation student responses. The authors also determined the MISO Survey is a measure for assessing FGCS perceptions of library services.Originality/valueThis study adds quantitative evidence to research on FGCS and academic libraries, further demonstrating the importance of library services to FGCS.

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First-gen and the library: a survey of student perceptions of academic library services

Stocking,

Bucy,

Ramirez-Reyes

2024

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Educational Countermeasures for Environmental Adaptation Psychological Problems of Freshman Students—From the Perspective of a Counselor

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2023

ASS

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Analyzing Attrition: Predictive Model of Dropout Causes among Engineering Students

Saavedra-Acuna,

Quezada-Espinoza,

Gomez Correa

2024 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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This Complete Research develops a predictive model to elucidate factors affecting dropout rates in the first two years of tertiary education, using data from 1266 students at a School of Engineering in Chile. Focusing on socio-demographic variables from an institutional survey, such as family background, economic status, and employment, the study employs a quantitative, non-experimental methodology alongside Machine Learning techniques within a Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD) framework. Of the methods tested, including Neural Networks (NN), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Naive Bayes (NB), Decision Tree (DT), and Logistic Regression (LR), the NN model proved most effective, demonstrating high Accuracy, Sensitivity, and Specificity (all above 0.7). A Weight-Based Feature Importance analysis identified economic factors, family composition, and social relationships as the top variables impacting dropout. This research enhances our understanding of factors influencing student attrition in the School of Engineering. The model acts as an early alert system, identifying potential dropouts and at-risk student groups before they commence their studies. Consequently, it allows the implementation of early interventions, such as financial support, improved study methods, and professional counseling, thereby significantly reducing dropout rates and improving student success.

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First-Generation College Students: Goals and Challenges of Community College

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

First-gen and the library: a survey of student perceptions of academic library services

First-gen and the library: a survey of student perceptions of academic library services

Educational Countermeasures for Environmental Adaptation Psychological Problems of Freshman Students—From the Perspective of a Counselor

Analyzing Attrition: Predictive Model of Dropout Causes among Engineering Students

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