Institutional Factors and Students Retention

About the Book

This research was conducted with the intent of analyzing the factors that determine the desertion of students at a school or university. In order to simplify the study, students that were enrolled in the Airway Science Program that decided to abandon their studies were utilized. I could also demonstrate the importance that the educational goals have in the students and how they could be affected by the institutional factors. It is the preconception of knowing if the students that decided to abandon the program , did it to meet their academic goals or due to some institutional factor or variable that motivated the abandonment.

The decision of abandoning a university or school affects the student and the institution itself. A student that decides to abandon school demonstrates that the quality of the education received does not conform with its expectations. The effectiveness of any educational institution is related to student involvement in learning. Every institution should accomplish student satisfaction with the services it offers.

About the Author

Dr. Rafael Alverio is an author and instructor in the field of administration/management, and aeronautics. At Interamerican University he was Professor of aeronautics and Co-Director of the Airway Science Program. Professor Alverio holds a Ph.D. in Administration and Management with professional specializations in Organizational Development and Aeronautical Studies in higher education. He has 12 years of teaching experience and served in the F.A.A. 23 years as an air traffic controller. He is also a licensed aircraft pilot with 1200 hours as pilot in command. He was the founder of the Airway Science program at Interamerican University. He also wrote grant proposals and was Project Director for government grants received.