Participation Type
Paper
Session Title
Session 5.05 Appalachian Studies
Presentation #1 Title
More brain drain or new horizon in post-collegiate residence in Appalachia? Outlining the goals of the 2014 Appalachian College Student Survey
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Dr. William Schumann (Appalachian State University) will discuss the development of the survey project in the context of Appalachian studies curricula and demographic data pertaining to educational achievement and employment in Appalachia. Whereas some research indicates that rural college students do not necessarily seek careers outside of rural areas, job market limitations can also preclude post-collegiate return migration. Schumann will discuss the questionnaire design process intended to measure relationships between students’ career and post-collegiate residence goals, including perceptions about the availability of specific career paths in Appalachia.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Dr. William Schumann is Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University.
More brain drain or new horizon in post-collegiate residence in Appalachia? Outlining the goals of the 2014 Appalachian College Student Survey
Dr. William Schumann (Appalachian State University) will discuss the development of the survey project in the context of Appalachian studies curricula and demographic data pertaining to educational achievement and employment in Appalachia. Whereas some research indicates that rural college students do not necessarily seek careers outside of rural areas, job market limitations can also preclude post-collegiate return migration. Schumann will discuss the questionnaire design process intended to measure relationships between students’ career and post-collegiate residence goals, including perceptions about the availability of specific career paths in Appalachia.
