Thesis: Although there are changes in the current landscape of higher education, student retention is influenced by attitude and satisfaction, academic performance, social and family support and academic engagement.

1. Introduction

1. Describe the Topic: Student retention is a compelling issue in higher education due to the changing needs of students with diverse background and educational quality assurance
2. Thesis: Although there are changes in the current landscape of higher education, student retention is influenced by attitude and satisfaction, academic performance, social and family support and academic engagement.

1. Background

1. Explain historical overview of student retention.
2. Discuss the intentions and purposes of student retention.

1. Body

1. Main point: Student attitude and satisfaction.
2. High self-esteem with the social payoff.
3. Main point: Academic performance.
4. College GPA predicts student’s persistence.
5. Academic discipline influences academic performance.
6. Main point: Academic engagement.
7. Student participation in research.
8. Main point: Social and family support
9. Positive family, faculty and staff support influences student retention.
10. Conclusion
11. Analytical summary:
12. History of student retention.
13. Purpose of student retention.

• Factors that influence student retention.

1. Reworded Thesis: student retention is influenced by attitude and satisfaction, academic performance, social and family support and academic engagement.
2. Concluding statement: Learning institutions should use retention practices such as internships, summer bridge programs, mentoring programs and learning communities in an attempt to decrease attrition.

References

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Martirosyan, N. M., Saxon, D. P., & Wanjohi, R. (2014). Student satisfaction and academic performance in Armenian higher education. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 4(2), 1-5.

Othman, N., Nordin, F., Nor, N. M., Endot, Z., Azmi, A., Ismail, I., & Yaakob, A. (2013). Factors influencing students’ academic aspirations in higher institution: a conceptual analysis. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 90, 411-420.

Thomas, L., Crosling, G. M., & Heagney, M. (2009). Improving student retention in higher education. Australian Universities Review, 51(2), 9-18.

 
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