Promoting first-generation college student success : establish a connection, eliminate confusion and build confidence

Author

J. David Levyssohn, California State University, Monterey Bay

Date

2005

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

This thesis project is intended to improve the retention rates and the graduation rates of the large population of first-generation students attending California State University, Monterey Bay. This project discusses the implementation of student development theory to create supplementary programming for the first-generation students. Interviews with 14 first-generation college students document the need for California State University, Monterey Bay to offer a supplementary course them.

Comments

Thesis (M.A.) Teacher Education Department

Recommended Citation

Levyssohn, J. David, "Promoting first-generation college student success : establish a connection, eliminate confusion and build confidence" (2005). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 471.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes/471