The Influence of High-Impact Practices on Career Readiness

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 11
  In Poster Session: Contemporary Issues Related to Student Success (San Diego)

Abstract

As students' needs and diversity are drastically changing, educators in higher education need to take a critical look at current learning approaches, many of which date back to the beginning of higher education. This study explored the experiences of college graduates who participated in multiple high-impact practices, and how those experiences prepared them for the workforce. The main research question was, “How do high-impact practices influence career readiness after undergraduate graduation?” A phenomenological approach was employed, utilizing qualitative research through individual, one-on-one interviews with eleven participants. The results of this study suggested a shift in how we define “student success” and examined what activities promote transferable skills for the workforce post-college.

Author

• Cassie Aaron, University of North Texas