Dissertation
Individual elemental abundances in elliptical galaxies
Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
08/2010
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000006052
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine whether few or negative interactions between second-year students and faculty are factors considered for students who choose not to return to the university. Data were collected from non-returning students to determine reasons for their attrition. Emphasis was placed on second-to-third-year students and three factors for not returning: unsatisfying interactions with faculty, too little interaction with faculty, and poor academic advising. Demographic variables were also examined that included ethnicity and gender. This study used a theoretical approach to examine factors associated with student-faculty interaction and attrition. The theoretical framework of transition theory was used to explore factors of attrition. The instrument is comprised of 25 factors using a three item scale of major reasons for not returning, minor reason for not returning, and not a reason for not returning. This study found no statistically significant correlations between second-year students and student-faculty interaction as reasons for not returning to the university. There were, however, statistically significant between-group differences found with juniors, indicating poor academic advising as a reason for not returning. In addition, significant between-group differences were found for international and female students, indicating unsatisfying interactions with faculty as a reason for not returning. Although not significant, there were compelling trends found that indicate unsatisfactory experiences with advising and interactions with faculty that are worth exploring in future studies.
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Details
- Title
- Individual elemental abundances in elliptical galaxies
- Creators
- Jedidiah Lee Serven
- Contributors
- Guy Worthey (Chair)Michael L Allen (Committee Member) - Washington State University, Department of Physics and AstronomyPeter W Engels (Committee Member) - Washington State University, Department of Physics and AstronomySukanta Bose (Committee Member) - Washington State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 191
- Identifiers
- 99901055026001842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation