Student Retention in an Affinity Bonding Model: Alderson Broaddus University

Abstract

To explore and understand the impact of the Affinity Bonding recruitment model at Alderson Broaddus University, we employed a mixed methods approach research design to answer the following questions: (1) What are the pre-entry attributes and institutional experiences of enrolled students that predict departure after the first year? (2.A) What perceptions do undergraduate students have about positive experiences at Alderson Broaddus during their first year? (2.B) What perceptions do undergraduate students have about negative experiences during their first year?