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Herron, William P.; Kemp, Edith S. – 1979
In the late 1960's, educators and researchers became concerned with the dropout problem in large urban school districts. In Philadelphia, the Division of Pupil Personnel and Counseling (PPC) is responsible for collection of this data and reports this information to the state. The process has been computerized to cope with the large volume of data.…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Dropout Research, Dropouts, Minority Groups
Kinnick, Mary K.; Ricks, Mary F. – 1992
This paper describes a multi-faceted approach to improving student retention at an urban public university. It is noted that the students at this institution are older, working people; few live on campus and participate in what would be considered traditional student experiences. The paper examines the physical setting and external environment;…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Change Strategies, Cultural Differences, Dropout Research
Green, Kenneth C. – 1981
A consortium program of eight private colleges in Southern California that focuses on student retention efforts is described. Each college has a retention task force consisting of faculty, administrators, student affairs staff, and students. A steering committee with one representative from each college, generally the dean of students, coordinates…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Consortia, Data Collection