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Assessing Retention Program Holding Power Effectiveness Across Smaller Community Colleges.

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Lee, Robert E. – Journal of College Student Development, 1988

Analyzed use, holding power effectiveness, cost, staffing, and cost-effectiveness for seven retention programs across smaller community colleges (N=93). Results suggest that peer-related and adult learner interventions may be useful. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Adult Students, Community Colleges, Peer Relationship, Program Effectiveness

Increasing the Retention of Black Students: A Multimethod Approach.

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Giles-Gee, Helen F. – Journal of College Student Development, 1989

Examined effects of an individualized faculty advising program, study-skills training, and a tutorial center on the academic performance and retention of Black freshmen enrolled at a predominantly White university. Data suggest that nonresidency, off-campus employment, and organizational involvement adversely affect academic performance and…

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Black Students, College Freshmen, Commuting Students