The Success of College Students with Learning Disabilities: Factors Related to Educational Attainment

Author:

Vogel Susan A.1,Adelman Pamela B.2

Affiliation:

1. Susan A. Vogel, PhD, is professor and chair of the Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education Department at Northern Illinois University. She received her master's in elementary education from Harvard University and PhD in communicative disorders from Northwestern University. Her current research interests are educational attainment, gender differences, literacy, and risk and resiliency factors in adults with learning disabilities.

2. Pamela B. Adelman, PhD, is professor and chair of the Education Department and the director of the Learning Opportunities Program at Barat College. She received her master's in communicative disorders and her PhD in reading and language development at Northwestern University. Her research interests focus on LD postsecondary programming and evaluation and the employment attainment of adults with learning disabilities. Address: Susan A. Vogel, 223E Graham Hall, EPCSE Department, Northern Illinois...

Abstract

This study reports on the educational attainment of 62 college students with learning disabilities as compared to a sample of 58 peers matched on gender and ACT composite score ($pL1 point or exact match). All students were native English speakers and were enrolled as degree candidates in a small, competitive, private, midwestern college. Groups were compared on age, high school preparation and performance, college grades, GPA at the end of each year of study, graduation and academic failure rate, and time taken to complete degree. Factors that may have influenced outcomes are discussed as are implications for college admissions officers, college students with learning disabilities, service providers, and academic advisors.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Health Professions,Education,Health(social science)

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