Academic Probation Dissertation Overview

Research Questions

How is academic probation defined at the selected 2 year institutions?                                                          What academic probation policies are in place at these institutions?
What are these institutions’ procedures and guidelines regarding academic probation?                     What criteria must be met for continued enrollment? How is this monitored/enforced?
What are the outcomes of strategies used to support probationary students at these institutions?

Statement of the Problem

A considerable amount of literature about academic probation focus on the variety of student services postsecondary institutions offer students in support of institutional retention efforts and student persistent to graduation. Other academic probation research focus on the factors/characteristics most likely to result in students placed on academic probation. However, there is a significant lack of research that examines the role of academic probation policies and procedures within the context of the community college setting.

Literature Review Outline

1. Academic Probation Policy

(Credits and cumulative GPA)

1. Universities
2. Community Colleges

2. Academic Probation Procedures & Guidelines

(Notification, Registration Hold, Course Restrictions/Reduced Credits, Advising, etc)

1. Universities
2. Community Colleges

3. Strategies for Supporting Students on Academic Probation

(Counseling and Advising, Academic Skill Workshop, Success Course, etc)          

1. Universities
2. Community Colleges