CAUSATIVE VARIABLES FOR DROP-OUT AND SUGGESTIONS FOR RETENTION OF STUDENTS IN HOME/ COMMUNITY SCIENCE
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RAGINI RANAWAT* and SHATAKSHI SEMWAL
Department of Home Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur – 302004
Abstract
The research (conducted under the ICAR funded extramural project) was carried out purposively with
the college students and faculty staff selected from Home/Community Science colleges/departments from six
universities across five states to find out the causative variables that have an impact on the enrolment percentage
in Home/Community Science. The information was collected through an online Google form, from a total of
166 students and 51 faculty staff, respectively. According to the respondents, inactive placement cell (66.3%
students & 56.9% faculty staff), lack of collaboration with the industries, institutions, and universities (48.2%
students) and less dynamic practical classes linked to job providers (49.4% students & 49% faculty staff)
were the major causes that lead to student drop-outs. Furthermore, the suggestions for retention of students
pertained to holding open sessions on career opportunities and higher studies (65.7% students), regular
orientations among students and industry representatives (57.8% students), and publicity of the subject through
online media platforms (88.2% faculty staff) promotes effective and efficient working. It was clear from the
study that there is a need to upgrade the operation of Home/Community Science education.
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