College Students'' Experience of Academic Turnaround

This book summarizes the investigation of the perceptions of six college students who experienced academic difficulty and suspension followed by a turnaround to good academic standing. The data were analyzed through a qualitative and phenomenological methodology in order to describe the subjective, psychological dimensions of the phenomenon. Results revealed that the students traveled an emotional path that consisted of three parts; the journey was characterized by two academic spirals, first a downward one and later an upward one that was mitigated by a transformational pivot which changed the direction of the spiral. These results provide inspiration for those who falter academically and also for those are there to help with transformation.

Autorentext

Melanie Hoell has spent the bulk of her career in academic advising administration at the University of Montana, Missoula, USA. She recently completed her doctorate in Counseling from the University and submitted this work, in dissertation form, as part of the requirement for her terminal degree.