Abstract Disadvantaged students, including those of color, first-generation, low-income, adult learners, and male students, face disproportionate dropout risks, particularly in their first college year. Such attrition imposes financial burdens on various stakeholders and exacerbates achievement gaps. Despite extensive investment in prevention programs and research, high dropout rates persist, warranting further investigation into discontinued students' college experiences. This qualitative study...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate English program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degrees.Students become eligible to pursue the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree if they have obtained a Master of Arts...