ERIC Number: ED668237
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 101
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ISBN: 979-8-5346-9301-0
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In Pursuit of Access: Community College Student Engagement in Career Counseling Services
Laura M. Walker-Andrews
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Northeastern University
This dissertation examines the implementation of peer-based career seminars as an intervention to analyze career counseling services in the community college setting and delineate potential benefits for students. Highlights include identifying barriers to access, discussing a student-centered approach to service utilization, and implementing methods to access. Many issues face this specific population including the need for student support services information, flexible access to services, and a sense of belonging essential to transition successfully into the community college setting and the transition toward work/career or another college/university. The researcher used a qualitative, action research-based approach to ascertain students' current needs and vision for career counseling services at the research site. Students enrolled at the research site, as well as registered in a student success course and/or attended one of four peer-based career seminars, had the option to participate. Based on the study results, increased access to career counseling services influenced increased student engagement. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Community College Students, Career Counseling, Learner Engagement, Barriers, Access to Information, Student Centered Learning, Student Personnel Services, Student Attitudes, Sense of Belonging, Transitional Programs
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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