Date of Award
Winter 12-1-2004
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Frankie B. Shackelford
Second Advisor
Joseph A. Erickson
Abstract
At Augsburg College, diversity plays an important role in delivering transforming education for its students and is instrumental in defining the college community. This research identifies major influencers in the college decision-making process for TRIO participants. Federally funded TRIO programs like SSS provide access to higher education for students with academic need, financial need, who are first generation college students, or students who have disabilities. In order to assess the major influencers in the college decision-making process, current TRIO students at Augsburg College were asked to complete a survey. Students were asked to rate their feelings towards predetermined influencers when they were active in their college search. This research identified the most frequent influencers as urban location, financial aid, and starting the college search early. This research has produced results that will allow the college to develop strategic methods of recruitment for this population.
Identifier
SC 11.MAE.2004.Hellie.JF
Recommended Citation
Feine Hellie, Jennifer, "Why Augsburg College? A Look at Major Influences in the College Decision-Making Process for TRIO Eligible Students" (2004). Theses and Graduate Projects. 560.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/560