Theoretical Perspectives on Student Success: Understanding the Contributions of the Disciplines: Ashe Higher Education Report, Volume 34, Number 1

by Laura W. Perna and Scott L. Thomas

Drawing on a review of theory, methods, and the substantive focus of student success research in four disciplines, this report proposes a conceptual model to guide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in their efforts to close well-documented gaps in student success. The model proposes that student success is determined by four layers of context: the students' internal context, the family context, the school context, and the broader social,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470410787
• ISBN13: 9780470410783
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 87 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.8"