Date of Award
Spring 2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs
Committee Chairperson
Matthew Kruger-Ross, Ph. D.
Committee Member
Jacqueline S. Hodes, Ed. D.
Committee Member
John Elmore, Ph. D.
Abstract
In this thesis, I explore the need for continued student engagement. I am proposing an office or department responsible for advising students in their co-curricular endeavors and assisting them in translating transferrable skills. I plan to launch this program with a marketing campaign to inform students of the benefits of co-curricular engagement, followed by a survey to gauge interests, a meeting with an advisor to review results, and an exit ticket that students can take with them, detailing the conversation they had with their advisor. These advisors will be available to meet with students at any time in their college career, including near graduation to help students market their transferable skills on their resumes. The goal of the co-curricular advising program is to increase student engagement with the university which, in turn, will increase retention and graduation rates.
Recommended Citation
Rae, MaryClare, ""Don't Let Your Schooling Interfere with Your Education:" A Comprehensive Look at Co-Curricular Involvement and Advising" (2022). West Chester University Master’s Theses. 247.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_theses/247