Examining the Commitment for College

Color poster with text and images.This research project examines the influences on students' decisions to attend higher education and the role parents play in going to college. Further, we analyze the significance of social background characteristics and the connection to campus students make during their first year. This can influence student satisfaction with college and students’ continued commitment toward degree completion. This research is of importance as universities with constrained budgets are trying harder than ever to recruit and retain students.University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs