The STEM pathway and student retention : lessons applied and best practices through peer mentoring / Carita Harrell, David G. Capco.
2021
Q181
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Title
The STEM pathway and student retention : lessons applied and best practices through peer mentoring / Carita Harrell, David G. Capco.
Author
Harrell, Carita, author.
ISBN
9783030658656 (electronic bk.)
3030658651 (electronic bk.)
9783030658632
3030658635
3030658651 (electronic bk.)
9783030658632
3030658635
Published
Cham : Springer, [2021]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (vii, 121 pages) : illustrations
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-65865-6 doi
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Q181
Dewey Decimal Classification
507.1/1
Summary
This work introduces methods that aid in freshman retention (in the transition from high school and to remain in the university of origin) and orient them towards a successful career in science. Specific examples of successful approaches are given as well as detailed plans for how to engage these students. Pitfalls as well as success are described. In addition this work provides a detailed description of how to develop the students into a cohort that exhibits comradery. Three types of cohort form, those within the freshman class, those among the upperclassmen and those between the freshmen and upperclassmen. The program works because the social reality is that the peer mentor has a better repertoire with the first semester freshmen than the faculty or staff and assists with student success. Factors such as financial aid, policy, and support systems influence student success. In the sciences, students often struggle with the content and adjusting to the college experience. Research states that a mentorship program supports retention as well as enhances the student experience during college. This program creates a cohort group among the upperclassmen mentors and freshmen and provides leadership development for all involved.
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Capco, David G. (David George), author.
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Print version: 9783030658649
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Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapter 1. Issues in Higher Education and STEM
Chapter 2. The Transition from High School to College
Chapter 3. The Role of Identity Development in the Acculturation to College
Chapter 4. The Orientation of First-year Students to Success: Recognizing the Need for Change
Chapter 5. The Orientation of First-year Students to Science and STEM Majors
Chapter 6. Early Support for First Semester Freshmen: Peer Mentoring
Chapter 7. Recruiting the Mentors and the Selection Process
Chapter 8. Foundations for Guiding the Mentors
Chapter 9. The Transformation Process from a Freshman into a Sophomore
Chapter 10. Lesson Strategies
Chapter 11. Implementing the Plan: The Weekly Schedule
References
Appendices.
Chapter 1. Issues in Higher Education and STEM
Chapter 2. The Transition from High School to College
Chapter 3. The Role of Identity Development in the Acculturation to College
Chapter 4. The Orientation of First-year Students to Success: Recognizing the Need for Change
Chapter 5. The Orientation of First-year Students to Science and STEM Majors
Chapter 6. Early Support for First Semester Freshmen: Peer Mentoring
Chapter 7. Recruiting the Mentors and the Selection Process
Chapter 8. Foundations for Guiding the Mentors
Chapter 9. The Transformation Process from a Freshman into a Sophomore
Chapter 10. Lesson Strategies
Chapter 11. Implementing the Plan: The Weekly Schedule
References
Appendices.