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Title	A quantitative analysis of first-year engineering student persistence and interest in civic engagement at a Canadian university
Author	Montano, Gloria.
Description	Thesis (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009. Education
Date	2008
Pagination	ix, 136 leaves : ill.
Subject	Civics--Study and teaching--Canada; College dropouts--Canada; College freshmen--Political activity--Canada; Engineering students--Political activity--Canada;
Degree	M.Ed.
Degree Grantor	Memorial University of Newfoundland. Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Language	Eng
Notes	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-124)
Abstract	This study explored what variables engineering students self-identify as reasons they persist from first to second year, and what areas of civic engagement appeal to students, in order to identify areas of local relevance that could inspire academic improvements. The research found that the study group is similar to first-year students in general at the subject university and to first-year engineering students at other universities. No compelling evidence was found that the study group would perform differently than previous cohorts. Results also showed that first-year engineering students were interested in and had prior experience in civic engagement activities. Overall, female and rural students consider civic engagement more important than their counterparts, particularly with community action program participation and becoming community leaders. Findings include a descriptive profile of a dual-cohort, first-year engineering class at a Canadian university that contributes Canadian data and experience to the body of knowledge on engineering student persistence.
Type	Text
Resource Type	Electronic thesis or dissertation
Format	Image/jpeg; Application/pdf
Source	Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries
Local Identifier	a3157072
Rights	The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission.
Collection	Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Scanning Status	Completed
PDF File	(15.93 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Montano_Gloria.pdf
CONTENTdm file name	41447.cpd