Pilkington, A., Bowen, P., Rose, R. C., Rajasinghe, D. R. and Evans, I. (2018) A qualitative study of student retention: The University Academic's perspective. International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research. 2(10), pp. 19-28. 2000-006X.
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Abstract:
Student retention continues to be a concern for higher education. Successive Governments have made efforts to incentivise universities however dropout rates continue to increase. Studies have been undertaken on student retention and it appears that there is a combination of reasons as to why student’s dropout. This study is of one university in England with a sample size of 75 academics (those employed as lecturers, tutors, instructors and researchers). A qualitative study is undertaken which is part of a funded research project that uses mixed methodology in a systematic, sequential, explanatory and, thematic approach. This article focuses on the findings from thematic analysis. Key themes identified include: engagement, attendance, mental health, workload and family pressure. Findings are presented, and suggestions are made that can be integrated into university policy and practice. The findings suggest that notwithstanding the efforts universities give to retention of students there continues to be and year on year increase in student dropout. This article provides evidence-based suggestions that widens existing literature to help improve student retention and to help inform those undertaking future research in this area.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Creators:
Pilkington, A., Bowen, P., Rose, R. C., Rajasinghe, D. R. and Evans, I.
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Date:
15 October 2018
Date Type:
Acceptance
Page Range:
pp. 19-28
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research
Volume:
2
Number:
10
Number of Pages:
10
Language:
English
ISSN:
2000-006X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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