International student persistence in U.S. postsecondary institutions |
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| Authors: | Ketevan Mamiseishvili |
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| Institution: | (1) College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA |
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| Abstract: | The study used the data from the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study data set to observe the characteristics
of international students in their first-year in college and examine the factors that influenced their persistence in U.S.
postsecondary institutions. Results from logistic regression analysis revealed that GPA, degree plans, and academic integration
were positively related to persistence of international students, while remediation in English and social integration had
the negative effects on their persistence outcome. The results of the study signal the importance of encouraging collaboration
between offices of international student services and other academic departments or support services on campus. The retention
of international students should not be viewed as the responsibility of only international student advisors. Instead, it should
become a joint responsibility of faculty, academic advisors, English language program staff, and student affairs professionals
on campus. |
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