Engineering Transfer Students' Reasons for Starting at Another Institution and Variation Across Subpopulations. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ogilvie, Andrea M.; Knight, David B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of Hispanic higher education. Volume 19:Number 1(2020:Jan.)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Hispanic/Latino engineering students -- transfer students -- broadening participation; Hispanic Americans -- Education (Higher) -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.1982968073
• DOI: 10.1177/1538192718772659
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-1927

Abstract

Bolstering transfer pathways to a 4-year degree can help fill the country's increasing need for innovative, diverse, skilled workers within engineering. Drawing on survey data from a sample comprised of a disproportionately large percentage of Hispanic/Latino students, this study focuses on understanding engineering transfer students' reasons for starting at a different institution. Financial/Affordability, Nonacademic Commitments, and Academic Flexibility were top reasons for starting at a different institution with multiple differences across subpopulations like Hispanic/Latino status.