Serious thoughts about dropping out in first year: Trends, patterns and implications for higher education

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Social learning spaces and student engagement (2011, background): “Often referred to as the ‘first year experience’, the transition period into university plays a critical role in forming students’ attitudes and behaviours towards learning (Krause, 2005; McInnis & James, 1995) and, therefore, helps to determine whether students will persist at an institution, in ad”
Blended learning environments: Using social networking sites to enhance the first year experience (2010, background): “While opportunities to ask questions, contribute to class discussions and critique peers' work are all conducive to student engagement, the research continues to emphasise the value of peer interaction both in and out of the classroom (Krause, 2005).”
Students’ engagement in first‐year university (2008, background): “Understanding the first‐year experience plays a critical role in managing transitions to tertiary study, in retaining students (Krause 2005 ), and in setting up the educational foundations for academic success (Upcraft and Gardner 1989 ; Kuh et al .”
A sense of belonging to enhance participation, success and retention in online programs (2014, background): “Fostering a sense of belonging presents as a broad and inclusive strategy to improve retention of students in online learning, especially in the first year where attrition is high for non‐traditional students (Krause, 2005).”