Advisors and mentors: Their role in the retention and success of chemical engineering students

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-2003

Abstract

This paper will discuss a variety of changes that have been implemented in the way students have been advised and mentored over the last several years in the chemical engineering department at NJIT. These changes have included: use of a single person to advise all undergraduates; institutionalization of certain feedback mechanisms; introduction of a freshman orientation course in chemical engineering; several changes in the course registration process; follow-up letters and advisement sessions in certain cases; faculty and student mentoring; and a variety of other changes as well. The motivation for each change is discussed, together with a brief summary of how it was implemented. Survey data, together with statistical, as well as some anecdotal, evidence as to the success or failure of these changes is presented and discussed, with particular attention paid to student retention and success.

Identifier

8744242062 (Scopus)

Publication Title

ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings

ISSN

01901052

First Page

12795

Last Page

12802

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