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The Ph.D. Completion Project: Implications for the Study of Master’s Degree Attrition

The Ph.D. Completion Project: Implications for the Study of Master’s Degree Attrition. Daniel Denecke December 8, 2006 Washington, DC. The PhD Completion Project: (2004-2007; 2007-2010). Completion Data (program) Demographic Data (broad field) Attrition Data (program) Exit Surveys

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The Ph.D. Completion Project: Implications for the Study of Master’s Degree Attrition

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  1. The Ph.D. Completion Project: Implications for the Study of Master’s Degree Attrition Daniel Denecke December 8, 2006 Washington, DC

  2. The PhD Completion Project: (2004-2007; 2007-2010) • Completion Data (program) • Demographic Data (broad field) • Attrition Data (program) • Exit Surveys • Factor Assessments (program and institution) • Best Practices

  3. Completion Template (10 year)

  4. Attrition Template

  5. Student Experiences and Program Interventions • Exit Surveys (for completers and non-completers) • Innovation: Midcourse surveys • Factor Assessments: • 1) Selection and Admissions • 2) Mentoring and Advising • 3) Program Environment, • 4) Financial Support, • 5) Research Experiences • 6) Curricular Processes and Procedures

  6. Questions to Consider • Who has institutional memory in the department/program? • When are students leaving? • Is this “good” or “bad” attrition? Avoidable or unavoidable? • Why are students leaving? • External (e.g. economic factors) vs. internal reasons • Who is leaving? • Are there rate differences by demographic group? • What can be done? • Engage faculty > Set targets > Enact changes > Evaluate progress • What are the costs?

  7. Next Steps for CGS • Determine demand for a master’s component • Need your input • Benchmarking Tools (print, online) • Publication (2007 [baseline analysis] and 2010) • Policy Recommendations

  8. For more information.. Website • www.phdcompletion.org Contact • Daniel Denecke ddenecke@cgs.nche.edu • Helen Frasier hfrasier@cgs.nche.edu

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