Lethbridge Community College Native student retention in the context of personal profiles and social landscapes
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Date
1989
Authors
Goodrider-McFarlane, Valerie
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1989
Abstract
Enrollment records from 1981 show that voluntary dropout
from Lethbridge Community College among Native students has
decreased; however, though more are staying in College many are
suspended due to low grades. To determine the most appropriate
measures to take to promote Native student retention and success
in college courses six Native students were interviewed. These
six students were an approximate representation of the general
College Native student population in terms of age, Band, gender,
marital status, and program area. An unstructured interview was
conducted with each student with the intent of having the
student speak openly about their school experiences as they grew
up and give their personal opinions, suggestions, and
recommendations for promoting Native student retention. Each
interview was taped, transcribed, and shown to the student for
changes or deletions. Findings from each student's educational
history show the diversity in school experiences but also
adversity in learning due to peer pressure and more often low
expectations placed on the Native student by teachers in some
non-Native southern Alberta schools. The suggestions and
recommendations by the students indicate a willingness to
participate in promoting Native student retention through such measures as peer support, group study, and active participation
in the Native Student Association not only to provide support
for Native students but also to promote good relations with
non-Natives within the College and in the community.
Description
vi, 113 leaves : ill, ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Lethbridge Community College , Indigenous peoples -- Alberta -- Education (Higher) , Dropouts -- Alberta -- Lethbridge -- Prevention