The relationship between college experience and academic performance among minority students

Abstract

A number of factors have been identified as important to the retention and success of minority students in American higher education. Foremost among these factors are college experience variables like academic integration and social integration. The purpose of this study was to model the relationship between college experience and academic performance for minority students enrolled in an American institution of higher learning. Using structural equation modeling techniques, a model of the college experience consistent with past research was proposed and tested. The results provide support for the proposed model. Implications of the findings for improving research and practice in the field of educational management are outlined.

Determinants of Academic Performance of Undergraduates of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka

“…The usage of library is another factor affecting the academic performance. Saenz et al (1999) revealed using the library for quiet studying is positively associated with higher GPA.…”

“…According to Saenz et al (1999) Positive experience with the educational equity program was positively associated with higher GPA. Another finding reveals that self-motivation as a factor that positive relate with academic success (Hedjazi & Omidi, 2008cited by Harb & El-Shaarawi, 2006).…”

“…Saenz et al (1999) examined the relationship between the college experience and academic performance among minority students in institutions in American Higher Education and found that practical applications of course work outside of college, talking with a professor about a course associated with higher GPA.…”

“…As this study was revealed that self-determination is the most significant factor in this study. Saenz et al (1999) also examined the relationship between the college experience and academic performance among minority students and revealed selfunderstanding is associated with students' higher GPA and also hard work and discipline also affect students' academic success (cited by Harb & El-Shaarawi, 2006), Hedjazi & Omidi (2008). Time management is another determinant of the academic performance confirmed by Hijazi & Naqvi (2006).…”

Information literacy and US Latino college students: a cross‐cultural analysis

“…An oft-cited article by Mallinckrodt and Sedlacek (1987) found a positive correlation between hours spent in campus libraries and student retention in a comparative study of African American students at the University of Maryland. Saenz et al (1999) developed a model of the relationship between college experience and academic performance for the retention and success of U.S. minority students. College experiences that influenced retention were described as variables affecting academic and social integration.…”