Date of Award
2015
Call Number
LB1065 .D49 2015
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy
Department
Muskie School of Public Service
First Advisor
Dr. Jeffrey Beaudry
Second Advisor
Dr. Glenn Cummings
Third Advisor
Dr. Walter Kimball
Keywords
Online and non-online learners, institutional effectiveness, opportunities for online learning experiences
Abstract
Institutions of higher education, states, and government agencies are seeking avenues for increasing access, improving learning outcomes, and increasing student retention. The majority of chief academic officers polled indicate that online learning is key to the growth of their institutions, while simultaneously indicating concern that online learners are less likely to succeed and persist. A common construct for how institutions can facilitate student success and persistence is the notion of engagement . Since 2000, campuses have relied upon the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to guide institutional policies and practices supporting student success.
Recommended Citation
Dexter, Paul D. PhD, "The Influence of Engagement Upon Success and Persistence of Online Undergraduates" (2015). All Student Scholarship. 168.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/etd/168
