Flying Towards Success: Aviation Living-Learning Community and Effect of Gpa And Persistence To Graduation
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
The Living-Learning Community (LLC) is a dedicated residence hall within a university for students seeking similar degrees. LLCs have been shown to connect and create a rich sense of community among students and faculty alike (Shushok & Sriram, 2010). Although connectivity and culture have been shown as strong indicators among prior research, less emphasis has been given to actual academic performance among students. Using Tinto’s (1975) Integration Model as a theoretical framework, student performance and attrition have many causes and predictors such as academic, social, and psychological factors. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of involvement in a Living-Learning Community among aviation students in a mid-sized, regional university. Over a total of six years, a total of n=195 participants were considered for this study: 97participating in the LLC, and 98 non-participants. Data for the participants included: high school GPA, first year university GPA, degree completion, cumulative GPA upon graduation, and total number of terms enrolled in the LLC. A multiple regression model of statistical analysis was employed to consider the data. The data revealed that first-year GPA could predict overall student GPA. However, the data also revealed that a student’s participation in LLC programming was neither a significant factor in GPA nor graduation persistence. These findings are supported by prior research which suggests that although LLC participation can provide meaningful peer and faculty connections, actual academic performance may be less robust (Grills, et. Al., 2012).
Authors and Affiliations
Jason Underhill M. B. A. , David Rolfe Ed. D. , Bo Li Ed. D.
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP399064
- DOI -
- Views 69
- Downloads 0
The Concept of Self with Special Reference to Ramanuja: An Analysis.
The aim of this paper is to explore the concept of self in visistadvaita Vedanta advocate by Ramanuja. In this paper I shall try to elaborate the soul is a knowing subject and unique center of experience. Ramanuja assert...
Clustering Asian Countries on Fixed Broadband Subscribers: A Data Mining Approach
The breakthrough of internet technology increases the accessibility of online information. The research data was obtained through World Bank Organization, and ICT indicators Internet users, Fixed Broadband Subscribers, a...
AdministraciónEducativa YSufundamentaciónepistemológica, Cantón Quevedo, Provincia De Los Ríos, Ecuador. Educational Administration and Its epistemological foundation, Quevedo, Province Los Ríos, Ecuador.
Thisarticlediscussessomeepistemologicalcriteria are established, fromtheperspective of Mario Bunge and Thomas Kuhn, toclarifythenature discipline of EducationalAdministration. Thesecriteria are basic and thereforeonlyint...
Behavioral Screening with a Translated Measure: Reliability and Validity Evidence for the Preschool Behavior Screening System – Parent Spanish Form
The present study evaluated whether the Preschool Behavior Screening System (PBSS) translated into Spanish was able to reliably provide information regarding the behaviors and emotions of preschool children. The PBSS Par...
Globalisation and the Trend of Global Village: What Is In It Forafrica
Globalization as the process of intensification of economic, political, social and cultural relations across international boundaries aimed at the transcendental homogenization of political and socio-economic theory acro...