Factors Associated with Student Performance in an Equine Management Course.

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Title:	Factors Associated with Student Performance in an Equine Management Course.
Authors:	Rossano, Mary G.¹, Burk, Steffanie V.¹
Source:	NACTA Journal. Jun2013, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p11-15. 5p.
Subject Terms:	Academic achievement, Management education, *Curriculum
Geographic Terms:	Kentucky
Company/Entity:	University of Kentucky
Abstract:	In 2007, the University of Kentucky initiated its Equine Science and Management (EQSM) undergraduate program as a stand-alone degree housed within the Department of Animal and Food Sciences (AFS). From 2007 to 2010, the Equine Management (ASC 320) course was taught as the student population changed from predominately AFS to EQSM after the new equine degree program was established. The objective of this study was to determine factors associated with student success in ASC 320 before and after the redesign of the course between 2007 and 2008. Variables in the analysis included students' major, year, pre-veterinary program of study, years of horse experience, career aspirations, hours worked outside of school and percent of possible course points. Two multivariable linear regression models were developed to evaluate the effects of selected variables on course percent; one was created for the 2007 class, the other for 2008-2010 combined. The model for the 2007 class revealed that sophomores were at a disadvantage compared to upperclassmen (p = 0.02) for course percent. The model for the years 2008-2010 demonstrated a small positive association with years of horse experience and course percent (p = 0.007). Other variables examined were not significantly associated with student performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	In 2007, the University of Kentucky initiated its Equine Science and Management (EQSM) undergraduate program as a stand-alone degree housed within the Department of Animal and Food Sciences (AFS). From 2007 to 2010, the Equine Management (ASC 320) course was taught as the student population changed from predominately AFS to EQSM after the new equine degree program was established. The objective of this study was to determine factors associated with student success in ASC 320 before and after the redesign of the course between 2007 and 2008. Variables in the analysis included students' major, year, pre-veterinary program of study, years of horse experience, career aspirations, hours worked outside of school and percent of possible course points. Two multivariable linear regression models were developed to evaluate the effects of selected variables on course percent; one was created for the 2007 class, the other for 2008-2010 combined. The model for the 2007 class revealed that sophomores were at a disadvantage compared to upperclassmen (p = 0.02) for course percent. The model for the years 2008-2010 demonstrated a small positive association with years of horse experience and course percent (p = 0.007). Other variables examined were not significantly associated with student performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01494910