Causes for Dropping Out

By: Clovis Reeves, Hugo Rivera, And Matt Ferry

Top Three Causes• Not fitting in socially• Not being financially prepared• Not being academically prepared

Social Issues

• Participation, Belonging, Lack of Events• Homesick, Isolation, Depression• Failure to attend classes

Recommendation

• E-mail notifications at the beginning of each month to students.

• Encourage teamwork• Provide more events

Finances

• Tuition / Course costs• Not planning far enough ahead• Tuition due vs. Employer reimbursements

Recommendations

• Explaining financial aid• Have a better understanding of how the

degree will be financed• Three-way contracts between the employer,

student, and college

Academic Preparedness

• High school way to the college way• Parents’ influence• High School• 1/3 of adult students will drop

Recommendations

• High school students need to get a jump start on college

• More influence on parents’ involvement• Remedial courses still need to be taught so the

students can comprehend the material.• Learning enhancement activities:1. Accelerated learning programs2. Placement Activities3. Tutor service

Conclusion

Thank You

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