Hanging in the towel: Student considerations for leaving IU

Abstract

In 2015, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) participated in an administration of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures aspects of student engagement, the amount of time and effort students put into their studies and other educationally purposeful activities. Institutions using NSSE data to assess the student experience may investigate the relationships between aspects of engagement and student persistence. In this presentation, we will examine IUB student responses to questions asking about the challenges students faced in their first year, how they chose to get help with their coursework, and what reasons they had if they considered leaving IUB in their first year. Potential solutions for persistence barriers will be discussed.