scholarly journals Enhancing student retention. A study in private higher education institutions in the South East of México

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-48
Author(s):  
Francisco Gerardo Barroso Tanoira ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Student Retention ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Remedial Courses ◽  
Vocational Orientation ◽  
Positive Learning Environment ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

In a study I conducted in local private higher education institutions, it was observed that the most important reasons for student retention are outstanding personalized attention by tutors, school authorities, staff and professors, followed by the economic factor and academic achievement. So, quality in attention is the first step for creating a positive learning environment for students to engage in their own learning, making schools become places where talent and opportunities meet. Then, more than thinking in retaining students through financial strategies, marketing efforts or trying to amaze them with impressive buildings and facilities, there must be better academic tutoring and vocational orientation, less students per tutor and more effectiveness for solving their problems, also eliminating useless remedial courses. Close and frequent relation with school authorities is very important for enhancing confidence.

scholarly journals The Effects of Group Guidance Peer Mentoring Module on Grade Performance of Low Academic Achievement Students in a Higher Education Institution

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Haizan binti Mohd
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Academic Mentoring ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Grade Performance ◽  
Group Guidance

This study is to evaluate the effects of group guidance on academic mentoring group intervention among foundation students in Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs). Whereas, the objective is to measure the effects of peer mentor group guidance on a group of mentor trained under Peer Mentoring Module for academic achievement of students in the Foundation Engineering Program. A total of forty subjects (mentee) have undergone academic mentoring program with forty trained peer mentors, and subjects are low academic achievement of Engineering Foundation Program students in Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) who obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 2:00 points, failed subject Calculus 1 (MATF 115) and did not engage in any other mentoring program. Subjects were grouped in 2 groups; Control and Treatment group for a period of 10 weeks by using control studies, the tests before and after (pre and post-test). Component of grade performance is based on achieving results for Calculus 1. Apart from descriptive statistical analysis, nonparametric test are applied to determine its effectiveness in increasing the average difference for the group. Results showed that subjects in the intervention group experienced a positive improvement over the objectives of the study. Interestingly, treatment group showed a significant difference in performance grade for Calculus 1 with a difference of (M=54.5500, SD=8.1336) with the impact strength of 12%. In summary, the intervention of group guidance on Peer Mentoring Module have contributed positively to the findings of the grade performance of students with low academic achievement who have successfully completed their studies in Private Higher Education Institutions and Public Higher Education Institutions in general.

scholarly journals Family-Owned Private Higher Education Institutions in Africa

2018 ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Wondwosen Tamrat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Global Presence ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Notwithstanding the dearth of research on the subject, the increasing global presence of family-owned institutions is introducing a special breed within the private higher education sector. This article broadly explores the nature, continental developments, and implications of this growing phenomenon across Africa.

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