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Wischusen, Sheri M.; Wischusen, E. William; Pomarico, Steven M. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2011
The Biology Intensive Orientation for Students (BIOS) Program at Louisiana State University was designed to increase the success of incoming freshman biology majors in the first course in their major. The program combined content lectures and examinations for BIOL 1201-Introductory Biology for Science Majors, the first course in their major, as…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Biology, Freshman Composition, First Year Seminars
Thompson, Mary Kathryn; Consi, Thomas R. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2007
Freshmen Pre-Orientation Programs (FPOPs) can be powerful outreach tools for incoming college students and provide an exciting introduction to the field of engineering. The benefits reach not only the first year students, but also the upperclassmen who help to run the programs and the departments that sponsor them. A family of three engineering…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, School Orientation, Outreach Programs, College Programs

Kauffman, Dianne K.; Kavinsky, Gregory A. – Clearing House, 1980
This article describes the transition program at Goodyear Junior High in Akron, Ohio. Beginning in the spring, it helps reduce the adjustment anxiety of sixth graders and their parents by familiarizing them with the school and preparing them for the junior high school experience. Some evaluative feedback is cited. (SJL)
Descriptors: Grade 6, Junior High Schools, Models, Parent Participation
Brinkerhoff, David B.; Sullivan, Patrick E. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1982
Examined the effect of orientation in altering concerns of new college students. Measured the change in level of student concern about academics, finances, physical layout, university structure, social integration and identity, housing, and social relationships. Results indicated that overall student concerns were reduced for the seven areas. (RC)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Freshmen, College Students, Higher Education

Brown, Suzanne – NASPA Journal, 1981
Describes the design and application of the Student Affairs Program Evaluation Process at the University of Nebraska. An evaluation team including students and faculty was set up to study counseling, recreation and orientation programs. Weaknesses and strengths of the process were discussed and suggestions made for appropriate followup activities.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Counseling Services, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators
Miller, Michael F. – 1987
The goal of Queensborough Community College's College Discovery Pre-Freshman Summer Program (PFSP) is to ease the transition from high school into college for entering College Discovery freshmen, and thereby improve their academic performance and increase their chances for retention at the college. An evaluation of the PFSP was conducted in 1987…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, College Bound Students, Community Colleges
Pais, Nanette – 1978
This two-part report reviews the implementation and operation of a student counseling program conducted during 1977-78 in the developmental studies division of Southeastern Community College (SCC) with funds provided by the Exxon Education Foundation. Part I discusses: (1) the impact of the program on the college's counseling philosophy, (2) the…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Counselor Selection, Counselor Training, Developmental Programs

McMillian, Martha; Ivy, William A. – National Academic Advising Association Journal, 1990
Presented in case study form is the advising and orientation plan developed for a National Science Foundation grant to prepare future science and mathematics teachers. Comprehensive recruitment strategies, an orientation course, off-campus retreats and field experiences, and academic advising and career counseling elements are described.…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Career Counseling, Counselor Role, Curriculum Development

Hesser, Al; Lewis, Lloyd – Academic Medicine, 1992
The 115 African-American and other nontraditional medical students attending a summer program in study skills and academic preparation to promote achievement and retention were compared with 82 nonattendees on demographic and academic measures. Little difference was found in the groups, except that attendees felt the program helped them adjust to…
Descriptors: Black Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Medical Education
Platt, Gail M. – 1993
The Learning Center (LC) at South Plains College (SPC), in Texas, offers remedial reading instruction, college-level reading and human development, Success Seminars, orientation services, tutoring, and independent study for academic skills development. The center, which has the most successful remedial reading program in the state, combines the…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Ancillary School Services, Basic Skills, Community Colleges