Flying Towards Success: Aviation Living-Learning Community and Effect of Gpa And Persistence To Graduation
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
The Living-Learning Community (LLC) is a dedicated residence hall within a university for students seeking similar degrees. LLCs have been shown to connect and create a rich sense of community among students and faculty alike (Shushok & Sriram, 2010). Although connectivity and culture have been shown as strong indicators among prior research, less emphasis has been given to actual academic performance among students. Using Tinto’s (1975) Integration Model as a theoretical framework, student performance and attrition have many causes and predictors such as academic, social, and psychological factors. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of involvement in a Living-Learning Community among aviation students in a mid-sized, regional university. Over a total of six years, a total of n=195 participants were considered for this study: 97participating in the LLC, and 98 non-participants. Data for the participants included: high school GPA, first year university GPA, degree completion, cumulative GPA upon graduation, and total number of terms enrolled in the LLC. A multiple regression model of statistical analysis was employed to consider the data. The data revealed that first-year GPA could predict overall student GPA. However, the data also revealed that a student’s participation in LLC programming was neither a significant factor in GPA nor graduation persistence. These findings are supported by prior research which suggests that although LLC participation can provide meaningful peer and faculty connections, actual academic performance may be less robust (Grills, et. Al., 2012).
Authors and Affiliations
Jason Underhill M. B. A. , David Rolfe Ed. D. , Bo Li Ed. D.
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