Investing in Students
Early Alert Mini-Grant Programs Substudy:
This research explores how and to what extent engagement with elements of a scholarship program influences a students' perception of their college experience and academic outcomes.
Lead Researchers:
Robert Drago, Associate Director, U-RISE
Danielle Dailey, Lead Academic Success Advisor and Retention Specialist, U-RISE
Relevant References:
- Smith, A. R., Garton, B. L., Killingsworth, J. L., Maxwell, L. D., & Ball, A. L. (2010). Does prior college credit matter? A longitudinal investigation of academic success, retention, and degree completion. Journal of Agricultural Education, 51(3), 76–87. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2010.03076
- Tampke, D. R. (2013). Developing, implementing, and assessing an early alert system. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 14(4), 523-532. https://doi.org/10.2190/CS.14.4.e
Please contact Robert.Drago@stonybrook.edu regarding presentation materials.
Employment Enrichment Substudy
This research explores how and to what extent on-campus employment with no minimum GPA requirement influences a students' perception of their college experience and academic outcomes.
Lead Researcher: Robert Drago, Associate Director, U-RISE
Relevant References:
- Burnside, O., Wesley, A., Wesaw, A., & Parnell, A. (2019). Employing student success: A comprehensive examination of on-campus student employment. NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED605714.pdf
Please contact Robert.Drago@stonybrook.edu regarding presentation materials.