Keywords

Accessibility services; Student achievement; Learning exceptionality; University transition; Quantitative research

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of an accessibility services office on student achievement and cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). This research was a quantitative exploratory study designed to investigate student experiences with using accessibility services and transitioning into a Major Southeastern University (MSU) in the United States. Participants in the study were actively enrolled undergraduate students with a learning exceptionality. The students that completed the questionnaire answered questions regarding their experiences with using the services provided by the office, along with their experiences with transitioning into the university. The results of this research are intended to provide administrators with insights about how students use services from the office, their perception of the office, and areas in which they can better address student needs. The implications of this study may influence the decision-making of Accessibility Services offices at other universities.

Graduation Date

2022

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Lue, Martha

Degree

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

Educational Leadership and Higher Education

Degree Program

Educational Leadership; Higher Education

Format

application/pdf

Identifier

CFE0008996; DP0026329

URL

https://purls.library.ucf.edu/go/DP0026329

Language

English

Release Date

May 2022

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access)

Subjects

College students with disabilities; College students--Services for--Evaluation; People with disabilities in higher education; Students with disabilities; Student service--Research

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