1996 Outcomes Assessment Cohort One Second Follow-Up Study

Abstract

At this data collection point, members of the original cohort had split into three subgroups: those who have been enrolled each fall semester since 1994 (continuing) those who have left the college since the last measurement in fall 1995 (departed), and those who were not enrolled in fall 1995 but have returned to the college and are registered for classes in fall 1996 (returning). Those students who had left the college at the last measurement point (Fall 1995) and have not returned were not included as a subgroup, as they were surveyed last year. These groups were surveyed separately in order to determine not only progress toward college outcomes as well as educational and career goals, but also to identify reasons for departure and factors influencing the return to the college.