Factores de deserción en los proyectos curriculares de la facultad de ciencias y educación de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas

Abstract

Student attrition in the Curricular Programs of the Faculty of Science and Education at Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas represents a challenge that affects both students’ academic development and the fulfillment of the institution’s mission, resulting in the loss of human and financial resources. This internship project aims to analyze, through quantitative and qualitative approaches, the socioeconomic, academic, adaptation, and institutional support factors that influence the decision to abandon studies, with the goal of identifying trends that can serve as a basis for designing strategies to promote student retention and academic success. It addresses the research question: What factors are associated with student attrition, and how do they interfere with the retention and advancement of undergraduate students? The project provides key information for the development of policies and programs that optimize resource use, strengthen student support, and mitigate attrition.