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Perspective Chapter: The Case of Trinity University - An Examination of Vulnerable Students' Academic Performance in Gateway Courses and Possible Solutions

In: Higher Education - Reflections From the Field - Volume 2

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  • John R. Hermann

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The study examines the factors that contribute to deficient grade rates and potential solutions to mitigate the issue at Trinity University. Using 9070 students' grades in STEM-related gateway courses between the fall 2015 and spring 2020 academic semesters, the findings indicate that first-generation, underrepresented, and PELL eligible students struggle the most. Taking multiple gateway classes in the same semester increases student deficient grade rates as opposed to taking one. The creation of a Quantitative Reasoning Skills Center holds promise in helping students academically succeed and decreasing deficient grade rates in gateway courses, including those who are most vulnerable.

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  • John R. Hermann, 2023. "Perspective Chapter: The Case of Trinity University - An Examination of Vulnerable Students' Academic Performance in Gateway Courses and Possible Solutions," Chapters, in: Lee Waller & Sharon Waller (ed.), Higher Education - Reflections From the Field - Volume 2, IntechOpen.
    • Handle: RePEc:ito:pchaps:292884
    DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.108621
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    Keywords

    higher education; pedagogy; student success; gateway courses; STEM-related classes; academic support resources;
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    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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