Date of Award
1-1-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Education
First Advisor
Whitney Webb
Second Advisor
Laura Antonow
Third Advisor
Derrick Harriell
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
Higher education institutions have recently increased the number of online courses offered to students. A need exists to understand student success within asynchronous self-paced online education programs. This study explores the factors that impact student success in the Independent Study Program (iStudy) at the University of Mississippi, focusing specifically on Flex (Full-Year) enrolled students. Student success is defined as achieving a completion grade of "C" or higher. The proposed study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of student performance data with qualitative feedback from student performance data and exit surveys. The assessment aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing student success in the iStudy program, with the ultimate goal of informing program improvements to enhance student outcomes. The proposed study results will allow higher education administrators and instructors to make more effective decisions regarding online iStudy Flex students, online iStudy course offerings, and the distribution of funds within the iStudy program to support student success.
Recommended Citation
Sanford, Jennifer Jewel, "Enhancing Flex Student Success: Factors Influencing Achievement in the IStudy Program at the University Of Mississippi" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2871.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/2871