Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Educational Administration
First Advisor
Donahoo, Saran
Abstract
This study explored students’ reasons for returning and continuing their education in the School of Automotive. Therefore, this study developed an understanding of the higher-than-average retention rate for the School of Automotive at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois. This study used a constructivist grounded theory approach, and the data came from semi-structured interviews. As this is a constructivist grounded theory study, the students and I co-created the theory behind this phenomenon.
Recommended Citation
Rizzo, Lana. "Using constructivist grounded theory study to understand the retention rate of the School of Automotive, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois." (Fall 2025).