What student support practitioners know about non-traditional students: a practice-based approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Adi Sapir
Keyword(s):  
Student Support ◽  
Traditional Students ◽  
Non Traditional Students

scholarly journals Laptop computers and wireless university campus networks: Is flexibility and effectiveness improved?

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miikka J. Eriksson ◽  
Hanna Vuojärvi ◽  
Heli Ruokamo
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Traditional Students ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Laptop Computers ◽  
Campus Networks ◽  
Non Traditional Students ◽  
Support Practices ◽  
The University

<span>This study explores whether university students find that laptop computers and networks increase flexibility and effectiveness of studying. Special attention has been paid to non-traditional students who have extra commitments, such as taking care of children or term-time employment. Questionnaire data was collected from students who had the opportunity to acquire a laptop partly sponsored by the university. The data was analysed quantitatively. Results show that students with children particularly benefited from the support the laptops and networks provided. However, term-time employment did not influence students' experiences of flexibility or effectiveness in studying. Since it is increasingly common for university students to have other commitments along with their studies, this information can be utilised when planning teaching and student support practices.</span>

The impact of TRIO Student Support Services on academic performance of non-traditional students at a public state college in Georgia

2020 ◽  
pp. 147797142091593
Author(s):  
Christopher A Bennett ◽  
E-Ling Hsiao ◽  
Dianne C Dees ◽  
Daesang Kim ◽  
Michael J Bochenko
Keyword(s):  
Graduation Rates ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Student Support Services ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Traditional Students ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Trio Student Support Services ◽  
State College ◽  
Non Traditional Students ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) on academic performance of non-traditional students and perceived experiences of its recent graduates at a public state college in Georgia. A mixed-methods design was employed for data collection including (1) year-to-year retention rates of 480 SSS and non-SSS students, (2) three-year graduation rates and cumulative grade point averages of 2010–2013 and 2013–2016 cohorts and (3) two focus group interviews with eight 2016 SSS graduates. Significant differences were found in year-to-year retention rates and three-year graduation rates between SSS and non-SSS students. The graduates also reported that TRIO SSS assisted them in degree completion by offering (1) academic advisement, (2) degree planning, (3) development of self-confidence through motivation and mentorship, (4) academic resources and (5) a family-oriented environment. The results proved that TRIO SSS-assisted non-traditional students interacting with academic and social components of the institution, which helped to increase student retention and graduation rates.

scholarly journals Does the Degree of Campus "Wiredness" Matter?

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shouping Hu ◽  
George D. Kuh
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
College Student ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Traditional Students ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Men Students ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Non Traditional Students ◽  
Experience Questionnaire

Responses to the College Student Experience Questionnaire 4th Edition from 18,844 students at 71 colleges and universities were analyzed to determine if the presence of computing and information technology influenced the frequency of use of various forms of technology and other educational resources and the exposure to good educational practices. Undergraduates attending "more wired" campuses as determined by the 1998 and 1999 Yahoo! Most Wired Campus survey more frequently used computing and information technology and reported higher levels of engagement in good educational practices than their counterparts at less wired institutions. Non-traditional students benefited less than traditional students, but both women and men students benefited comparably from campus "wiredness."

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