Date of Award
January 2014
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
Second Advisor
James R. Bliss
Department Affiliation
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Third Advisor
Ryan L. Sharp
Department Affiliation
Recreation and Park Administration
Abstract
This study examined the effect campus recreation programs have on student retention for full-time freshman students at Eastern Kentucky University. Gender, first-generation, non-traditional students and participation in recreation programs were used as predictor variables for the purpose of this study. Data were collected from Eastern Kentucky University's campus recreation database on the utilization of general gym facility use, Adventure Programs, and Intramural Sports. The analysis of the results revealed that the retention rates of students who participated in campus recreation programs were higher than the students who did not participate in campus recreation programs had a higher retention rate than students who did not participate. Recommendations for policy implications and future research are provided.
Copyright
Copyright 2014 Caelin Scott
Recommended Citation
Scott, Caelin, "The Effect of University Campus Recreation Programs on Student Retention" (2014). Online Theses and Dissertations. 315.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/315
