A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College. What’s Next?
Publication Date
3-8-2025
Zoom Link for Presentation
Start Date
3-8-2025 10:30 AM
End Date
3-8-2025 11:00 AM
Presentation Type
Research Presentation
Showcase Track
Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (CIHE)
Abstract
At-risk college students often drop out or face academic probation within their first year. This longitudinal comparative study examined at-risk students' academic standing, retention, graduation, and tutoring usage in a cohort program versus a non-cohort initiative at a community college. Findings highlighted the impact of cohort programs, accentuating the value of combining academic and non-academic support to improve outcomes for at-risk students. These insights inform evidence-based practices and offer actionable recommendations for policymakers and institutions.
What is next after the initial research? Building on these findings, I am implementing changes to program structures, prioritizing in-person integration to assess its effects on academic standing, retention, and graduation over the next three years. The goal is to refine and expand effective practices while addressing challenges identified in the initial study. This presentation will examine the original research and give antidotal research and findings from fall 2024 to now.
Recommended Citation
Bartholomew, Ray, "A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College. What’s Next?" (2025).
Franklin University Scholarship Showcase. Paper 34.
Available at: https://fuse.franklin.edu/showcase/2025/presentations/34
A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College. What’s Next?
At-risk college students often drop out or face academic probation within their first year. This longitudinal comparative study examined at-risk students' academic standing, retention, graduation, and tutoring usage in a cohort program versus a non-cohort initiative at a community college. Findings highlighted the impact of cohort programs, accentuating the value of combining academic and non-academic support to improve outcomes for at-risk students. These insights inform evidence-based practices and offer actionable recommendations for policymakers and institutions.
What is next after the initial research? Building on these findings, I am implementing changes to program structures, prioritizing in-person integration to assess its effects on academic standing, retention, and graduation over the next three years. The goal is to refine and expand effective practices while addressing challenges identified in the initial study. This presentation will examine the original research and give antidotal research and findings from fall 2024 to now.