Date Approved
8-26-2009
Embargo Period
3-18-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Higher Education Administration
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Sisco, Burton R.
Subject(s)
College attendance--New Jersey; College student development programs--New Jersey
Disciplines
Higher Education Administration
Abstract
The purpose of this exploratory investigation was to determine the lasting impact of the C.H.A.M.P./GEAR-Up program alumni before the fall of 2004. The study involved 78 subjects, divided into two groups. Group one consisted of 70 subjects who participated in a survey. Group two consisted of eight subjects who participated in an interview.
The data collection instruments included a 30-item survey using the Likert scale format. The questions were arranged in a five factor grouping consisting of postsecondary exposure, identity development, social development, academic enrichment, motivational aspect, and program impact. The interview consisted of 12 questions ranging from general demographics, to past and lasting experiences of the program.
A majority of the subjects believed the C.H.A.M.P./GEAR-Up program had a positive lasting impact on their lives. Results showed a positive percentage in each of the five grouping factors.
Recommended Citation
Morton, Jamar, "An investigation of the lasting impact the C.H.A.M.P/GEAR-Up program at Rowan University has on selected alumni" (2009). Theses and Dissertations. 650.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/650
