THE CORRELATION BETWEEN LETTERS OF INTENT AND THE PERSISTENCE OF ONLINE DOCTORAL LEARNERS

1. Student Persistence

1.1. Retention

1.2. Attrition

1.3. Self-efficacy

1.3.1. Executive Function

1.3.2. 4 Sources: experience,persuasion,mentorship,emotion

1.4. Human Agency

2. Distance Education

2.1. History of DE

2.1.1. Social significance

2.1.1.1. global implications

2.1.1.2. economic implication

2.1.1.3. emerging challenges

2.1.2. Technological influence

2.1.2.1. expanded capabilities

2.2. Community of Inquiry

2.2.1. Social presence

2.2.2. Teaching presence

2.2.3. cognitive presence

2.3. Andragogy

2.3.1. S.E.R.M.O.N Assumptions

2.3.1.1. self-concept

2.3.1.2. Experience

2.3.1.3. readiness to learn

2.3.1.4. motivation

2.3.1.5. Orientation to learning

2.3.1.6. Need to know

2.3.2. Constructivism

3. Counseling Theory

3.1. meaning

3.2. symbolism

3.3. process

3.3.1. best practices

3.3.2. limitations

3.4. Counseling Theory

3.4.1. Psychotherapy

3.4.1.1. self-concept

3.4.1.2. paradigms and internal models

3.4.2. Academic

3.4.3. Coaching

3.5. Mentorship

3.5.1. e-mentorship

3.5.2. Peer mentorship

3.5.2.1. Increased executive function levels

4. Relationships

4.1. Communication