Academic Performance of Texas 4-H Alumni
Academic achievement is one of the central outcomes targeted by all major models of youth development. Youth who succeed academically are well-positioned to thrive through meaningful careers, positions of community leadership, and fulfilling personal and family lives (Arnold, 2018). As such, the Tex...
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Mississippi State University
2023-01-01
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| author | Alexandra Skrocki Darlene Locke Gary Ellis Montza Williams |
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| description | Academic achievement is one of the central outcomes targeted by all major models of youth development. Youth who succeed academically are well-positioned to thrive through meaningful careers, positions of community leadership, and fulfilling personal and family lives (Arnold, 2018). As such, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has established a set of ambitious goals for the postsecondary education of Texas youth. Almost in tandem with the establishment of these goals, outcomes of academic achievement in relation to membership in Texas 4-H have become a keen interest for stakeholders. Through our study, we compared postsecondary academic achievement of Texas 4-H Alumni who graduated from high school in 2013, 2014, and 2015 against the Texas population. Data sources included the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), the THECB, and an online survey. Results found that Texas 4-H alumni substantially outperformed the population of Texas higher education students on completion rates, baccalaureate graduation rates, marketable skills, student debt, ACT scores, and dual credit enrollment. To provide further direction and context, opportunities for Texas 4-H to build upon this success are provided in the recommendations section. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5bfce937e37d46639fd8810b26a7c37c2023-09-29T18:20:44ZengMississippi State UniversityJournal of Human Sciences and Extension2325-52262023-01-01112https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1383Academic Performance of Texas 4-H AlumniAlexandra Skrocki0Darlene Locke 1Gary Ellis 2Montza Williams 3Clemson University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Academic achievement is one of the central outcomes targeted by all major models of youth development. Youth who succeed academically are well-positioned to thrive through meaningful careers, positions of community leadership, and fulfilling personal and family lives (Arnold, 2018). As such, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has established a set of ambitious goals for the postsecondary education of Texas youth. Almost in tandem with the establishment of these goals, outcomes of academic achievement in relation to membership in Texas 4-H have become a keen interest for stakeholders. Through our study, we compared postsecondary academic achievement of Texas 4-H Alumni who graduated from high school in 2013, 2014, and 2015 against the Texas population. Data sources included the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), the THECB, and an online survey. Results found that Texas 4-H alumni substantially outperformed the population of Texas higher education students on completion rates, baccalaureate graduation rates, marketable skills, student debt, ACT scores, and dual credit enrollment. To provide further direction and context, opportunities for Texas 4-H to build upon this success are provided in the recommendations section.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol11/iss2/14/4-himpactpostsecondary academic successcollege preparationmarketable skillsyouth development |
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| title | Academic Performance of Texas 4-H Alumni |
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| title_short | Academic Performance of Texas 4-H Alumni |
| title_sort | academic performance of texas 4 h alumni |
| topic | 4-h impact postsecondary academic success college preparation marketable skills youth development |
| url | https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol11/iss2/14/ |
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