A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College
Date of Award
Fall 2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Committee Chair
Valerie Storey
Committee Member
Amiee Wagner
Committee Member
Tracy Greene
Abstract
Research shows that the at-risk population entering college dropout or land on probation within their first year in college. Through a longitudinal comparative research design, this study examines at-risk students' academic standing, retention, graduation, and tutoring usage within a cohort program compared to a non-cohort initiative at a community college. The analysis focuses on the at-risk population, exploring community college attendance, online education, student involvement, and social and academic integration. The study yielded several insights relevant to the impact of cohort design on a comprehensive approach that includes educational and non-academic support contributing to the development of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for at-risk students. The findings can assist in enhancing the academic success, retention, and graduation rates of at-risk students. The study results can also help policymakers and higher education institutions make informed decisions about the effectiveness and potential benefits of cohort and non-cohort programs for at-risk students.
Recommended Citation
Bartholomew, Ray, "A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College" (2024). All Doctoral Student Dissertations. 193.
https://fuse.franklin.edu/docpub/193