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Building University Relationships: A Holistic Approach to Student Success in Online Learning Environments

Carson-Murphy, Elizabeth
http://orcid.org/0009-0007-7191-9427
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1692807126474146

Abstract Details

2023, Ed.D., Antioch University, Education.
Online learning in the higher education sector has grown exponentially over the past 15 years. Whereas online learning was once a viable alternative for the nontraditional adult student, enrollment trends now show an influx in traditional students opting for virtual education opportunities especially in the last three years during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there has been exponential growth in online learning, the rates of attrition have also significantly increased, making it difficult for institutions to retain their online students. This qualitative narrative inquiry study will explore the impact of authentic relationships on student success, engagement, and overall persistence in online learning environments. The research used in this review is timely and relevant for the current student climate that continues to reflect increases in online learning as well as enrollment of both traditional and nontraditional students who have conflicting priorities (work, personal life, and scholarly pursuits). Data compiled here will seek to provide details that support a teacher culture while considering authentic engagement, collective ownership, communication, and human centeredness as avenues for increased student success. It will explore internal and external factors contributing to and/or hindering student success and seek to identify effective and innovative student service practices that foster increased engagement and retention in online student learning environments. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA (https://aura.antioch.edu) and OhioLINK ETD Center (https://etd.ohiolink.edu).
Cristy Sugarman, Ed.D (Committee Chair)
Ángel Martinez, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Jonathan Eskridge, Ph.D (Committee Member)
139 p.
Higher Education; Higher Education Administration
higher education; student success; nontraditional student; retention; engagement; university; enrollment; online learning; storytelling; narrative inquiry; social constructivist

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  • Carson-Murphy, E. (2023). Building University Relationships: A Holistic Approach to Student Success in Online Learning Environments [Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1692807126474146

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Carson-Murphy, Elizabeth. Building University Relationships: A Holistic Approach to Student Success in Online Learning Environments. 2023. Antioch University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1692807126474146.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Carson-Murphy, Elizabeth. "Building University Relationships: A Holistic Approach to Student Success in Online Learning Environments." Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1692807126474146

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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