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Peer reviewedBusby, Ralph R.; Gammel, Hollie L.; Jeffcoat, Nancy K. – Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 2002
Assessed the freshman orientation program at Stephen F. Austin State University in terms of academic success of participants. Data were obtained for freshman classes from 1986 to 1994, and results of data analyses indicated a significantly higher grade point average for those who attended orientation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Grade Point Average, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedMiller, Michael T.; Dyer, Beverly G.; Nadler, Daniel P. – Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 2002
Evaluated a freshman orientation program at a southeastern research university through questionnaires completed by 1,048 (80%) of the entering freshman class. Responses suggest that students themselves are not sure what orientation programs do or are supposed to do, although they were generally satisfied with the program. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedSinger, Wren – Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 2003
Studied the messages being conveyed to prospective students in campus visits and summer orientation sessions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Findings for 497 prospective students show that the visit and orientation program may be effective, but programs are trying to communicate too much. Findings also show the importance of the campus…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Expectation, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness
