Underrepresented Seniors' Participation in High-Impact Practices and Student Success

• In Event: 58.040 - Innovation in Student Success

Abstract

Drawing on data from 324 senior students who completed the 2015 National Survey of Student Engagement and enrolled in spring 2015, this study examines seniors’ participation in high-impact practices (HIPs) and perceived gains, as well as one-year retention, academic standing, and graduation rates based on first-generation, ethnicity, and low-income status. The results indicate similar participation patterns for first-generation and ethnic minority students with their peers, while low-income students participated in more HIPs than their non-low-income peers. Students who participated in more HIPs reported higher perceived gains. In addition, participation in HIPs significantly enhanced one-year retention and six-year graduation rates, particularly for underrepresented senior students. This study deepens our understanding of HIPs and their promising effects on student success.

Authors

• Qingmin Shi, Nevada State College

• Robin Cresiski, Nevada State College

• Tony Scinta, Nevada State College

• Sandip Thanki, Nevada State College

• Janice Le-Nguyen, Nevada State College