The impact of institutional factors on student academic results: implications for ‘quality’ in universities

Wimshurst, Kerry John; Wortley, Richard; Bates, Merrelyn Joy; Allard, Troy

doi:10.1080/07294360600610370

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“…Amongst such concerns might be consistency of academic standards and assessment practices across and between higher education providers, quality of teaching and the quality of provision for learning, value for rand in terms of the cost to individuals and families of participation in higher education, and the reputation of academic courses and programmes in the eyes of employers (and hence the potential employability of graduates) (Wimshurst et al 2006). Academic predictors from the secondary level can be used but there are various other factors that influence the correlation between previous academic performance and university academic performance (McKenzie and Schweitzer 2001).…”

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The mystery of student selection: are there any selection criteria?

Marnewick

2012

Educational Studies

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First-year students are still failing at an alarming rate. This is an international issue that universities face and there is currently no clear indication of the cause of the problem as universities move from being elite to providing mass education. This article examines the possible correlation between students' high school performance and first-year performance. The focus is primarily on the students' performance in mathematics and English. National Senior Certificate results as well as academic and mathematics competency results are used to determine any correlations and therefore any predictors. The research is done to determine whether these results are a true reflection of a student's performance and can be used as selection criteria. The results were disappointing since no correlation was found between students' high school performance and first-year performance. There is an indication, however, that the competency results might be an indicator. The results imply that more research is needed and that the current selection criteria are either not valid or need to be adjusted. IntroductionGrade 12 learners that enrol for studies at any South African (SA) university are not prepared for the challenges of tertiary studies. This is specifically applicable to students who enrol for studies in the information technology (IT) disciplines.The problem that IT departments at SA universities experience is that first-year students do not perform well and that there is a significant dropout in the first year of studies. Departments are making extensive use of Grade 12 results focusing on mathematics and English as predictors of future performance. The question posed in this article is whether mathematics and English are relevant in selecting prospective students. The problem at this point in time is that results from the new National Senior Certificate (NSC) introduced at the end of 2008 are the only guidance that IT departments have to select students. The question arises whether these results are a fair determination of a learner's future performance at a university.Various studies worldwide as well as in South Africa have tried to indicate what predictors universities can utilise to determine future success of students. This has become more and more of a problem as universities move from being elitist to providing mass education. Research was done in Australia to determine how students from various cultures and academic backgrounds can be successfully incorporated into universities. The research is still ongoing but the indication is that students need more

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The mystery of student selection: are there any selection criteria?

Marnewick

2012

Educational Studies

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“…They have also mentioned that mentoring and engagement could be used to enhance the outcome/performance of the students or employees. Similarly, Wimshurst et al (2006), Zachariah (2007), and Allam and Ahmad (2013) stated in their investigations that quality can be measured through the mechanism of outcome and assessment to get to know the strengths and weaknesses of their institution where the practices are applied in the form of assessment.…”

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Demystifying the Aspect of Quality in Higher Education: Insights From Saudi Arabia

Allam

2020

Sage Open

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The aim of this study was to investigate the factors of quality in higher education in the eyes of stakeholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 151 respondents were taken for this scientific research. Biographical Information Blank and Quality in Higher Education questionnaires were administered to the respondents to explore prevailing factors in higher education to maintain the realm of quality. Through factor analysis, the investigation revealed six factors that the stakeholders perceived as contributory factors existing in terms of quality in the higher education. It is suggested that leaders and policymakers of higher education in the Kingdom must focus on six factors obtained in the current investigation to enhance the effectiveness of quality in the higher education.

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“…In the study of Kang, Kim, and Shin (2014), the difficulties faced by many international students were that they did not receive important notifications such as course registration and dormitory arrangement from the administration office. Wimshurst, Bates, and Wortley (2006) reported that it is helpful for the international students that the school communicate better with students about the evaluation methods or the administrative procedures of the university.…”

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“…Ren and Hagedorn (2012) suggested some innate characteristics of international students as significant factors; in particular, the region of origin were significantly related to international graduate students" GPA at the master"s level as well as gender and age. Wimshurst, Bates, and Wortley (2006) stated that gender affects the academic performance; female students gain better grades than male students. Jochems, Snippe, Smid, and Verweij (1996) argued that the academic success depends entirely on the student"s ability and effort.…”

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An Analysis on Factors that Affect Academic Achievement in Globalized Environment

SON¹,

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2020

JIDB

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the factors affecting the academic achievement of international students in degree programs in global education environment. Based on exploratory research, this study proposed four factors and examined effects of academic factors on academic satisfaction, effects of social factors on social adjustment, effects of cultural factors on cultural adaption, effects of economic factors on financial stability, and effects of four factors on academic achievement of international students. Research design, data, and methodology: This study conducted online survey to collect the data and results provide importance to increase interactivity between international students and teachers and between international students and hosting country"s students. Results: The results of this study found what variables affect four proposed factors, while academic satisfaction significantly affects academic achievement rather than other factors. Conclusions: The results show how to improve academic related variables is key for the success of academic achievement. Results of this study provide implications which aspects should be considered to increase overall academic achievement by managing and improving the quality of higher education in global setting. This study provides managerial and policy implications for enhanced academic achievement of international students in global context.

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The impact of institutional factors on student academic results: implications for ‘quality’ in universities

Cited by 21 publications

References 13 publications

The mystery of student selection: are there any selection criteria?

The mystery of student selection: are there any selection criteria?

Demystifying the Aspect of Quality in Higher Education: Insights From Saudi Arabia

An Analysis on Factors that Affect Academic Achievement in Globalized Environment

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