First to Go to College and First to “Go Greek:” Engagement in Academically Oriented Activities by Senior Year First Generation Students Who Are Fraternity/Sorority Members

Authors

Chad Aren, Rhodes College
Dan Bureau Ph.D., University of MemphisFollow
Helen Grace Ryan Ph.D., Bellarmine University
Vasti Torres Ph.D., University of South Florida in Tampa

Publication Date

March 2014

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25774/krp9-j886

First Page

1

Last Page

19

Abstract

Using National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) data, this study examined levels of engagement in academically oriented activities by college seniors who experience college as both first-generation students and fraternity/sorority members. On four of five NSSE scales, first-generation college students who are members reported higher levels of engagement than those who are not members, and members and non-members who are not first-generation. Because engagement in academically oriented activities positively influences student success, knowing students’ self-reported participation has implications for practitioners.

Recommended Citation

Aren, Chad; Bureau, Dan Ph.D.; Ryan, Helen Grace Ph.D.; and Torres, Vasti Ph.D. (2014) "First to Go to College and First to “Go Greek:” Engagement in Academically Oriented Activities by Senior Year First Generation Students Who Are Fraternity/Sorority Members," Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/krp9-j886
Available at: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol9/iss1/3