The Propensity of College Students to Modify Course Expectations and its Impact on Course Performance Information

Students' expectancy beliefs and actual course performance rating belief behaviors were investigated empirically using a longitudinal research framework. The findings clearly indicate students significantly change their. expectancy beliefs toward the course evaluative criteria. These change patterns were found to have direct impact on course performance information. Important insights are presented toward overcoming tomorrow's educational challenges of maintaining and expanding quality academic courses and programs.