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ERIC Number: EJ1076283
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Nov
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1521-0251
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Hitting the Books Again: Factors Influencing the Intentions of Young Adults to Reenroll in College
Schatzel, Kim; Callahan, Thomas; Davis, Timothy
Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, v15 n3 p347-365 Nov 2013
Results from the analyses of data from 463 former college students between the ages of 25 and 34 years old identify those most likely to reenroll in higher education in the near future. Those who intend to reenroll are more likely to be members of minority groups, younger, single, and recently laid-off, have earned more credits, and hold strong beliefs about the value of education. Specific recommendations for strategies and policies through which colleges could motivate former students to reenroll and facilitate their transitions back into the educational system are offered. Among these, programs that include techniques for updating technology skills, improving time management and goal setting practices, and reinforcing study habits appear to be particularly appropriate to the needs of this subpopulation. Suggestions for future research on stopouts, as well as stayouts, conclude the study.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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