Undergraduate Experiences of Division I Athlete Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Graduates

被引:5
作者
Comeaux, Eddie [1 ]
Bachman, Tina [1 ]
Burton, Rena M. [1 ]
Aliyeva, Aida [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Riverside, Grad Sch Educ, 2102 Sproul Hall, Riverside, CA 92521 USA
关键词
Athletes; STEM; Persistence; Major clustering; Academic success; Intercollegiate athletics; NCAA; ACADEMIC-SUCCESS; COLLEGE; STUDENTS;
D O I
10.1007/s10956-016-9648-y
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Employing the conceptual model developed by Comeaux and Harrison (Coll Stud Aff J 30(1):75-87, 2011), this study explored the undergraduate experience of Division I athlete STEM graduates. Data collection involved 17 in-depth interviews with former athletes at two research-intensive, public institutions. Results revealed that pre-college characteristics, involvement in purposeful STEM-related activities, and sport participation, as well as academic support and guidance within athletic departments, play important roles in shaping the experiences of athletes who earn STEM degrees. Implications for student affairs professionals, faculty, and others who frequently interact with college athletes and are committed to creating more equitable educational environments are discussed.
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页码:24 / 32
页数:9
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