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Peer reviewedMcNeil, Ogretta V. – National Academic Advising Association Journal, 1990
A three-day program at the College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) was developed to address low retention rates for African-American students meeting the usual predictive criteria for academic success. It familiarized students with the college, allowed them to meet significant college community members, and assisted in adapting to academic…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Black Students, Higher Education, Liberal Arts
Wiggers, T. Thorne – 1984
This paper describes two personal development groups for procrastinators, the "Unblocking" group and "The Manana Syndrome." Theoretical background for the groups is presented based on behavioral techniques adapted from Lakein's work on time management and Ellis' work on cognitive therapy. Differences between the two groups are…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, College Students
