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Korean Journal of General Education 2019;13(6):57-75.
Published online December 30, 2019.
Assessing the effectiveness of University First-Year Experience program - A Study of K University Freshman Seminar
Go Eun Sim, Sun Young Kim, Min Gyu Park
신입생 적응 지원 프로그램 효과성 분석
심고은, 김선영, 박민규
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of freshman seminar and develop strategies for improving program quality. A total of 1,470 first-year college students completed surveys at the end of their first semester. The scales of student adjustment were adapted from the SACQ(Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire). Program satisfaction was measured with the self-reported question using a 5-point Likert scale. Regression analysis was employed to examine if freshman seminar was related to college adjustment. Also moderated regression analysis was performed to determine if freshman seminar had other effects on college adjustment according to program satisfaction. Results of the regression analysis suggest that the higher the percentage of participation in the freshman seminar, the better the students adjust to college. In addition, higher satisfaction with the freshman seminar is found to be more helpful for college adjustment than lower satisfaction with the program. It is necessary to increase freshman seminar course so that students quickly adjust to college life. This study also suggests that it is necessary to develop student satisfaction by offering student-centered programs.
Key Words: Higher education, college adjustment, college retention, freshman seminar, first-year student
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