Factors involved in the holding power of Central State College from September 1, 1947 to June 30, 1950

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by  Coyner, Anna Scroggs

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THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
GRADUATE SCHOOL
FACTORS INVOLVED IN THE HOLDING POWER OF
CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE
FROM
SEPTEMBER 1, 19^7 TO JUNE 30, 1950
A THESIS
SUBMITTED TO THE GRADUATE FACULTY
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
BY
ANNA SCROGGS COYNES
Norman, Oklahoma
1951
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FACTORS INVOLVED IN THE HOLDING POWER OP
CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE PROM
SEPTEMBER 1, 19l+? TO JUNE 30, 1950
A THESIS
APPROVED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OP EDUCATION
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RAYMOND HIZER COYNER
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I wish to express sincere gratitude
for the able and Inspirational guidance of
Dr® Prank Balyeat In connection with my
graduate study at the University of Oklahoma.
I should also'like to extend my
appreciation to Dr. W. Max Chambers, President
of Central State College, for his’consideration
throughout the period of my study.
Appreciation is expressed to the
Members of the Committee and" to the following
people for their assistance and suggestions
in’collecting and preparing the material:'
Dr® Henry D® R.insland, Dr® George P® Huckaby,
Mr. A. G. Hitchcock, Mi*. C. F. Hart, and
Mrs. Clark Nichols, Jr®
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF TABLES vxx
Chapter
I. INTRODUCTION . . . . .......... 1
Statement of the Problem
II® CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE AND ITS PURPOSE. . • . ■ . • 6
Characterization of the College
Statement of the Purpose of the College
I III® HISTORY OF THE GROWTH OF COLLEGES ........ 9
Short History of the Growth of Colleges
Enrollment for Central State College
Total Mortality for the Period Studied
IV. INTERPRETATION OF THE DATA CONCERNED WITH
THE STUDENT MORTALITY OF CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE ® 20
Time of Leaving
Maj or Sub je ct
Credit Load
Grade Point Average
Age Distribution
Engagement in Part-time Work
Residence of Students.....
Extra-Curricular Activities
Attendance in Other Colleges
Reasons for Leaving
Present Employment '
Suggestions and Criticisms
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V® REVIEW OF CURRENT'LITERATURE RELATED TO ' - j
STUDENT MORTALITY® 165?;
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TABLE OF CONTENTS--Continued
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VI. CONCLUSIONS, SUMMARY STATEMENTS, AM)
RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
BIBLIOGRAPHY® 185
APPENDICES® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® 189
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1® Total Enrollment According to Classification,
Sex, and Semester as of October 15 for'First
Semester and February 15 for Second Semester
for Central State College from September 1,
19V? to June 30, 1950............ 12
2® Total Student Mortality According to Classifi­
cation, Sex, Marital Status, and Semester. . . . 13
3* Total Student Enrollment, Mortality, Per cent
According to Classification, and Semester. . . . 15
If.® Freshman Mortality According to Period in
Semester, Sex, and Marital Status. . . . . . . . 23
5® Sophomore Mortality According to Period in
Semester, Sex, and Marital Status................26
6. Junior Mortality According to period in
Semester, Sex, and Marital Status............. 29
7. Senior Mortality According to Period in
Semester, Sex, and Marital Status. . . . . . . . 32
8. ’’Special” Student Mortality According to Period
in Semester, Sex, and Marital Status . . . . . . 35
9« Student Mortality According to Total Number,
Per cent, Period in Semester When'Withdrawal
Occurred, Classification, and Sex. . . . . . . . 37
10. Freshman Mortality According to Major'Subject,
Semester, Sex, and Marital Status. . ...........lf.0
11® Sophomore Mortality According to Major Subject,
Semester, Sex, and Marital Status. . . . . . . . )|2
12® Junior Mortality According to Major Subject,
Semester, Sex, and Marital Status® . . . . . . . iflf.
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