Predictors of Student Withdrawal from a Self-Paced Degree Program

Self-paced post-secondary studies are expected to become much more common in the near future, yet little is known about the causes of student withdrawal from such programs. This paper studies student withdrawal from an entire degree program rather than a particular course, examining both qualitative...

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Published inJournal of public affairs education : J-PAE. Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 233 - 243
Main Authors Carnevale, David G., Mareschal, Patrice M., Rudin, Joel P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 01.10.2000
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Subjects
College students
Demography
Distance education
Educational quality
Graduate students
Human resources
Liberal arts education
Public affairs education
School campuses
Universities
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Summary:Self-paced post-secondary studies are expected to become much more common in the near future, yet little is known about the causes of student withdrawal from such programs. This paper studies student withdrawal from an entire degree program rather than a particular course, examining both qualitative and quantitative data. We find that staff behaviors and perceived educational quality are related to the likelihood of withdrawal. Demographic characteristics (gender, full-time employment, and marital status) are unrelated to the likelihood of withdrawal. Implications for research and practice are also discussed.
ISSN:1523-6803
2328-9643
DOI:10.1080/15236803.2000.12023481