Student Retention in Higher Education: Why Students Choose to Remain at University

Nieuwoudt, Johanna Elizabeth; Pedler, Megan

doi:10.1177/1521025120985228

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“…The sudden shift to virtual teaching and learning impeded the formation of typical student-educator relationships, which, according to Tice et al (2021), created a barrier to developing a sense of belonging. Similar to other findings (Nieuwoudt & Pedler, 2021), some participants in this current study reported that educators positively impacted them, whereas others were affected negatively. Some participants found it challenging to form relationships with educators due to the lack of in-person social interactions.…”

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Post-Secondary Student Belonging in a Virtual Learning Environment During COVID-19

Smith

Graham²,

Waddell-Henowitch³

et al. 2023

CJHE

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Psychological and social adjustment and academic success in post-secondary institutions are supported by a sense of belonging to a social group and having meaningful relationships with other students, staff, and faculty members. This exploratory study used a qualitative approach to investigate post-secondary students’ sense of belonging in the virtual learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted at a small Western Canadian university. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 participants who were undergraduate students, from various faculties, and in different years in their programs. Findings were clustered into three themes: (1) student expectations of university, (2) impact of virtual learning environments on students, and (3) the role of educators. Recommendations are included to enhance support and belonging for post-secondary students in virtual learning environments.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Post-Secondary Student Belonging in a Virtual Learning Environment During COVID-19

Smith

Graham²,

Waddell-Henowitch³

et al. 2023

CJHE

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“…Students have diverse reasons for withdrawing from higher education, which may include lack of readiness for participation in higher education; lack of academic attainment; the inability to pay tuition fees and living costs; dissatisfaction with the student experience; and the failure to achieve a sense of belonging at the institution, perhaps resulting from the lack of social and/or organizational identification (Barefoot, 2004). Students typically leave a university for a number of reasons, and not just for a single reason (Nieuwoudt and Pedler, 2021). There is consensus in the literature that there is a strong and positive relationship between student satisfaction and student retention (Annamdevula and Bellamkonda, 2016).…”

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Student retention in higher education: the influences of organizational identification and institution reputation on student satisfaction and behaviors

Hassani

Wilkins

2022

IJEM

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PurposeUniversities worldwide struggle to retain students, so it is important to identify the factors that may improve retention levels. The research investigates key factors that have an impact upon student satisfaction and students' staying and supportive intentions. Of particular interest is the extent to which organizational identification and institution reputation influence student satisfaction and behaviors.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual model was developed and tested using covariance-based structural equation modeling. The data were obtained from a survey of 419 first year full-time undergraduate students in the United Arab Emirates.FindingsPerceived quality of teaching, organizational identification and institution reputation were found to be significant predictors of student satisfaction in our model, with student satisfaction having both direct and mediating influences on students' staying and supportive intentions.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that universities should undertake activities that strengthen student-university identification and institution reputation, as these may strongly influence students' attitudes and behaviors. The paper discusses strategies that institutions may implement to develop and maintain organizational identification among students.Originality/valueThe research highlights that although perceived quality of teaching has an influence on student satisfaction, the influences of organizational identification and institution reputation are stronger.

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“…Furthermore, it has an impact on society and the economy through the loss of critical skills and information [22]. There are also financial and reputational implications for institutions, making student retention and success a major concern for universities worldwide [23].…”

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A Methodological Framework to Predict Future Market Needs for Sustainable Skills Management Using AI and Big Data Technologies

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Analysing big data job posts in Saudi cyberspace to describe the future market need for sustainable skills, this study used the power of artificial intelligence, deep learning, and big data technologies. The study targeted three main stakeholders: students, universities, and job providers. It provides analytical insights to improve student satisfaction, retention, and employability, investigating recent trends in the essential skills pinpointed as enhancing the social effect of learning, and identifying and developing the competencies and talents required for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA’s) digital transformation into a regional and global leader in technology-driven innovation. The methodological framework comprises smart data processing, word embedding, and case-based reasoning to identify the skills required for job positions. The study’s outcomes may promote the alignment of KSA’s business and industry to academia, highlighting where to build competencies and skills. They may facilitate the parameterisation of the learning process, boost universities’ ability to promote learning efficiency, and foster the labour market’s sustainable evolution towards technology-driven innovation. We believe that this study is crucial to Vision 2030’s realisation through a long-term, inclusive approach to KSA’s transformation of knowledge and research into new employment, innovation, and capacity.

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Student Retention in Higher Education: Why Students Choose to Remain at University

Cited by 29 publications

References 59 publications

Post-Secondary Student Belonging in a Virtual Learning Environment During COVID-19

Post-Secondary Student Belonging in a Virtual Learning Environment During COVID-19

Student retention in higher education: the influences of organizational identification and institution reputation on student satisfaction and behaviors

A Methodological Framework to Predict Future Market Needs for Sustainable Skills Management Using AI and Big Data Technologies

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