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Offering an interdisciplinary qualitative approach, this book
examines and evaluates the role and benefits of a Learning
Community (LC), a high-impact practice for student retention in
higher education. Grounded in in-depth case studies and
first-person student experiences, the authors studied four student
cohorts (sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate students) who
participated in a full immersion LC experience at an urban public
four-year college in New York. Focusing on the maturity students
develop as they progress toward their degrees, the authors evaluate
the impact of the learning community on the students' experiences,
perceptions, successes and obstacles. A powerful demonstration of
the effects of connection and comradery on learning, this account
explores how the LC helps the decision-making of those in higher
education administration regarding high impact student
interventions.
Offering an interdisciplinary qualitative approach, this book
examines and evaluates the role and benefits of a Learning
Community (LC), a high-impact practice for student retention in
higher education. Grounded in in-depth case studies and
first-person student experiences, the authors studied four student
cohorts (sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate students) who
participated in a full immersion LC experience at an urban public
four-year college in New York. Focusing on the maturity students
develop as they progress toward their degrees, the authors evaluate
the impact of the learning community on the students' experiences,
perceptions, successes and obstacles. A powerful demonstration of
the effects of connection and comradery on learning, this account
explores how the LC helps the decision-making of those in higher
education administration regarding high impact student
interventions.
Baggage Claims: Attitudes and Skills to Pack for College combines
the knowledge, academic backgrounds, and life experiences of five
educators to help first-year university students appreciate what
college has to offer and acquire the skills needed for academic
success. It addresses the intangibles that impact this success, and
prepares students for the university experience. The readings
provide opportunities to engage in analysis and academic discourse,
and become comfortable with sociological language and college-level
reading and research. The material poses questions, gives examples
of how to think and respond clearly, and provides guidance on
writing about research. The unique organization of the text
approaches the first-year college experience as a journey. Each
chapter advises students on what to pack and what to leave at home.
Topics include the excess baggage of previous academic experience,
the cosmetic, surface projection of oneself, what to carry on in
terms of personal moral codes, and the usefulness of repacking with
wise choices and new tools. This new edition features even more
knowledge and perspective from the authors on topics such as
defining one's identity, projecting oneself to others, and
expanding personal views. Baggage Claims can be used in
communication and sociology classes. It is also a useful
supplemental reader for any course designed to encourage critical
thinking.
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