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Direct linkD. Patrick Saxon; Andi L. Thomas; Autumn B. McKelvey – Learning Assistance Review, 2024
This work examines what appears to be the most effective comprehensive learning support program ever available for underprepared college students. The Accelerated Study in Associate Programs initiative was designed and implemented at the City University of New York Community Colleges. It offers a wide range of integrated college acclimation,…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Student Adjustment
Peer reviewedBoylan, Hunter R.; Bonham, Barbara S.; Rodriguez, Lizette M. – Learning Assistance Review, 2000
Explores the current research on the effectiveness of remedial courses. Defines remediation in relation to developmental education, discusses the purpose of such courses, and explores the circumstances under which remedial courses succeed or fail in the accomplishment of their goals. Asserts that all students who require remediation should expect…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Change, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness
An Intervention To Remediate Developmental Students' Procrastination in a Computer-Based PSI Course.
Peer reviewedBrothen, Thomas; Bazzarre, M. Elizabeth – Learning Assistance Review, 1998
Examines the effectiveness of a personalized learning assistance intervention to overcome developmental students' procrastination in a computer-based introductory psychology course taught with the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). An evaluation of the intervention suggests that it was effective in getting the procrastinating students to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedHigbee, Jeanne L.; Thomas, Pamela V.; Hayes, Christopher G.; Glauser, Ann S.; Hynd, Cynthia R. – Learning Assistance Review, 1998
Reports on the efforts of one developmental education program to seek faculty input regarding the provision of services. Provides a look at faculty questionnaire results, and presents recommendations for expanding the use of the program, including publicity, courses and adjunct seminars, workshops, and classroom presentations, group and individual…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Needs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedYoung, Dawn B.; Ley, Kathryn – Learning Assistance Review, 1997
Compares the self-reported study behaviors of developmental students to those of regular admission students. The virtually identical self-reported study skills between the groups may be an artifact of using a Likert study skill measure. Discusses the rationale and evidence from other studies that substantiate the threat to validity posed by using…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, College Students, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedHolland, T. S. – Learning Assistance Review, 1999
Describes the Conditional Acceptance Program (CAP), an intervention program geared towards underprepared, underachieving entering college freshmen. Identifies key program components while establishing the primary theoretical basis or rationale for each, and encourages the reader to critically evaluate and reflect upon various and integrated…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Developmental Studies Programs
