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The Effect of an Orientation-Advising Program on Attrition Rates of the Allied Health Division at Spartanburg Technical College.
Atkins, Karen B. – 1979
A study was conducted in the Allied Health Division (AHD) at Spartanburg Technical College to determine the effects of an Orientation-Advising (O-A) Program on the rate of student attrition. The O-A Program consisted of one all-day orientation and advising session, and individual advising sessions with counselors and faculty members throughout the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Counseling Services, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate
The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Innovative Science Reading Program for Use in the Community College.
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Beitler, Lorraine – 1976
In an effort to bring entering allied health students to college-level reading ability, a Science Reading Program based on the theory that adult learners will be more motivated to improve reading skills if material is related to career preparation was designed, implemented, and evaluated. After pre-testing on the Nelson-Denny Reading Test (Form…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Community Colleges, Content Area Reading, Developmental Programs