Perspective Chapter: The Case of Trinity University - An Examination of Vulnerable Students' Academic Performance in Gateway Courses and Possible Solutions

John R. Hermann

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Abstract: The study examines the factors that contribute to deficient grade rates and potential solutions to mitigate the issue at Trinity University. Using 9070 students' grades in STEM-related gateway courses between the fall 2015 and spring 2020 academic semesters, the findings indicate that first-generation, underrepresented, and PELL eligible students struggle the most. Taking multiple gateway classes in the same semester increases student deficient grade rates as opposed to taking one. The creation of a Quantitative Reasoning Skills Center holds promise in helping students academically succeed and decreasing deficient grade rates in gateway courses, including those who are most vulnerable.

Keywords: higher education; pedagogy; student success; gateway courses; STEM-related classes; academic support resources (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.108621

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