Net-Generation Student Motivation to Attend Community College

Shalom Michael Akili

Net-Generation Student Motivation to Attend Community College explores the factors that affect student retention rates in community college by presenting net-generation (or millennial) students with the opportunity to tell their stories and give insight into why they chose and completed their respective community college programs. The author views community colleges through the lens of second-chance organizations, where motivation plays a crucial role in determining whether these students will select and, more importantly, complete a two-year program at these institutions. Embedded in theories of intrinsic motivation (Identity Development Theory), the institution of education (Choice Theory), and college student persistence (the Theory of Self-Efficacy), this book utilizes a mixed method approach to address the unique challenges faced by community colleges in retaining net-generation students. The study also presents a conceptual framework deemed the “Akili model,” which emphasizes relationships, personal growth, and support systems to empower educational institutions with tools to keep students in college.

University Press of America

Pages: 110 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-0-7618-6434-9 • Hardback • December 2014 • $65.00 • (£50.00)

978-0-7618-6435-6 • eBook • December 2014 • $61.50 • (£47.00)

Subjects: Social Science / Research, Education / Counseling / Academic Development, Education / Higher, Education / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Education / Student Life & Student Affairs, Education / Current Issues, Education / Social Media, Education / Leadership / Multicultural, Education / Renewal and Retention

Net-Generation Student Motivation to Attend Community College

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Summary

Net-Generation Student Motivation to Attend Community College explores the factors that affect student retention rates in community college by presenting net-generation (or millennial) students with the opportunity to tell their stories and give insight into why they chose and completed their respective community college programs. The author views community colleges through the lens of second-chance organizations, where motivation plays a crucial role in determining whether these students will select and, more importantly, complete a two-year program at these institutions. Embedded in theories of intrinsic motivation (Identity Development Theory), the institution of education (Choice Theory), and college student persistence (the Theory of Self-Efficacy), this book utilizes a mixed method approach to address the unique challenges faced by community colleges in retaining net-generation students. The study also presents a conceptual framework deemed the “Akili model,” which emphasizes relationships, personal growth, and support systems to empower educational institutions with tools to keep students in college.

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University Press of America

Pages: 110 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-0-7618-6434-9 • Hardback • December 2014 • $65.00 • (£50.00)

978-0-7618-6435-6 • eBook • December 2014 • $61.50 • (£47.00)

Subjects: Social Science / Research, Education / Counseling / Academic Development, Education / Higher, Education / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Education / Student Life & Student Affairs, Education / Current Issues, Education / Social Media, Education / Leadership / Multicultural, Education / Renewal and Retention

Author

Shalom Michael Akili is a health and exercise science instructor at several community colleges in San Diego. He created a physical education curriculum that was employed at the Early Middle College. After earning his doctorate in Educational Leadership, Akili continues his research on student retention and persistence in educational institutions.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER FOUR: FINDINGS
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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