Purpose: This article examines the literature on the transfer function in American higher
education, and it reviews three primary dimensions of transfer:(a) the transfer function and …

A plethora of research spanning several decades has attempted to understand predictors of
retention and graduation in undergraduate bachelor's degree programs. The topic is no less …

Background The college years represent a period of increased vulnerability for a wide range
of mental health (MH) challenges. The onset of common psychiatric conditions occurs during …

Abstract Representation of diverse groups in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) fields is a persistent concern in the United States. Although there have …

Connectedness and integration are essential elements of student satisfaction, academic
success, and retention. Despite its importance in the lives of college students, research on …

Objective: This study seeks to expand understanding of transfer student capital (TSC),
including sources of TSC and how TSC is used by community college transfer students to …

Objective: This study examined how a set of theoretically derived factors predicted the
educational attainment outcomes of Latina/o community college students. The guiding …

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the literature relevant to the effects of
student-faculty interaction among undergraduate students, including general and …

Community colleges serve a vital role in the education of science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM) majors in the United States, however, most research to date on …

Student retention in college is often expected to be handled by advisers, staff, and
administrators. The university classroom—specifically, the pedagogies and practices that …