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Shanley, Mark, Comp.; Hearns, Roland, Comp. – 1991
This 59-item annotated bibliography covers suggested reading material published between 1956 and 1991 to assist college faculty and administrators in promoting first year success for college freshmen. The bibliography is divided into seven sections of resource materials. Section 1 contains suggested readings on both objective research on the…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Course Evaluation, Higher Education, Program Evaluation
Siegel, Dorothy; And Others – 1983
Based in part on a study at Towson State University, Maryland, retention was found to be linked to advising. In response to this defined linkage, a freshman advising program was developed which emphasized mandatory participation, increased faculty awareness of the complexities of advising, self-assessment, the merger of Academic Affairs with…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Freshmen, Counseling Services, Decision Making Skills
Peer reviewedAckermann, Susan P. – College and University, 1991
A study of a summer bridge program's effects on low-income and minority groups students during their first year at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that such programs can facilitate transition and adjustment to university or college life and improve academic performance and persistence rates. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Admission, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedAbraham, Jimmy; Wagnon, Bill – Planning for Higher Education, 1992
Orientation for first-year college students is important for students, parents, and the institution. It should fit institutional traditions, values, and culture, involve parents, be staffed by well-trained current students, and be carefully evaluated for improvement. Mississippi State University's program focuses on retention and is festive,…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, College Freshmen, College Planning
Charles, Richard F.; Shoenhair, Margaret T. – 1986
An overview is provided of the efforts of Foothill College (Los Altos Hills, California) to implement more sophisticated, comprehensive, and directive student services, and of how these services will be expanded in the future. Following introductory comments on California's efforts to develop a statewide student matriculation plan, chapter 1…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admissions Counseling, Ancillary School Services, Athletes
Download full textUpcraft, M. Lee, Ed.; And Others – 1993
This monograph contains 14 papers on all aspects of college and university student and family orientation programs. The papers are: (1) "Orienting Today's Students" by M. Lee Upcraft; (2) "Theoretical Perspectives on Orientation" by Michael Dannells; (3) "Trends and Issues in Orientation Programs" by Gerry Strumpf and…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Instruction, College Programs, College Role
Brown, Peggy Ann – 1985
College and university efforts to address minority students' needs are described. The Minority Achievement Program (MAP) provided grants to selected colleges to test a range of programs and services to help certain student groups succeed in achieving their educational goals. Descriptions of 10 selected projects are provided, along with information…
Descriptors: American Indians, Bilingual Teachers, Black Students, College Preparation
