Running head: LIVING ON CAMPUS AS A COLLEGE STUDENT
Living on Campus Does Impact the Success and Retention Rate of Students: Understanding the Scope of Success
Micheal Jones
Capella University
Quarter & Year: Spring 2009
Address: NCCU Mail Center
PO Box 18838
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC, 27707
Phone: 919-530-4165
E-mail:mkjones@nccu.edu
Instructor: Carole Mottaz, Ph.D.
Abstract
The retention rate of students is important for any university or college. The retention of students can be increase if students are provided with on campus housing. As members of the university community, the department of housing and the administrators on the NCCU campus has an obligation to provide on campus housing that is affordable to ensure that the retention and graduation rate increase on the college campus. The housing department needs to make sure that on campus housing is at the forefront to ensure that the longevity of the university retention rate is at the core of the institution goal and vision. On campus housing is essential for ensuring that students have access to different academic resources on the college campus.
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Statement of Research Problem in the Context of the Theoretical Framework 5
Research Purpose 6
Formulation of the Research Questions/Hypotheses 6
Literature Review Plan 6
Research Design and Methodology 11
Sources and Data Collection 12
Data Analysis 13
Research Participants Survey Information ………………………………………………15
Potential/Anticipated Results 18
References……………………………………………………………………………………….20
Introduction
Retaining students on a college campus is a major concern for university administrators. University administrators believe that living on campus is important for the retention and attraction of college students. Findings show that the majority of college students who live on campus have access...