Date of Award
January 2013
Degree Type
Open Access Dissertation
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
First Advisor
Charles S. Hausman
Department Affiliation
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Abstract
This study examined the effect of the NOVA program, a Students Support Services program at Eastern Kentucky University, on academic success for first-generation and low-income college students. An archival database was used to identify differences in the level of academic success among first-year students in the NOVA program from fall-to-fall of their freshmen year compared to non-NOVA students of comparable backgrounds. Additionally, a survey was administered to identify which services provided by NOVA as rated by participating students predict academic success. Results showed that NOVA students have higher cumulative GPAs, retention rates, and percentage of credits earned. Analyses of the survey data show that fall-to-fall retention can be predicted based on NOVA people and services. Several recommendations were made based on the results of the study.
Copyright
Copyright 2013 Ryan Martin Wilson
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Ryan Martin, "The Effect of a Student Support Services Program on Academic Success at an Appalachian Comprehensive University" (2013). Online Theses and Dissertations. 148.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/148
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