Description
The investigative research in this dissertation examined student success outcome variables for California community college student-athletes. Each chapter assesses the factors and elements that influence student-athlete success. The first chapter clarifies a need for continued research in the field of community college athletics, as the literature on this topic proved to be scarce. The second chapter found that Self-Efficacy and Faculty Validation were significant predictors of Credits Earned, whereas Self-Efficacy and Academic Service Access were significant predictors of College GPA. Staff Validation, Academic Service Use, and Academic Service Efficacy were also retained in the model, though not significant. Lastly, the final chapter examined influencers of transfer readiness among California community college student-athletes, concluding that Action Control and Degree Utility were positive predictors for the population. Faculty- Student Engagement and Intrinsic Interest were also retained in the model, although not significant. The combination and connectedness of these three chapters culminate and create a powerful document that has the potential to influence policy and practice in community college athletics for the foreseeable future. It is now up to administrators, faculty, and support staff within the California community college system athletic departments to further the agenda set forth in this study.
