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Eblen-Zayas, Melissa; Russell, Janet – Journal of College Student Development, 2019
Summer bridge programs are designed to ease the transition to college by providing students with academic skills and social resources during the summer between high school graduation and college. Research shows that bridge programs are potentially effective at increasing retention and academic success of at-risk students by providing an early…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Transitional Programs, Skill Development, College Readiness
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Fitch, Trey; Marshall, Jennifer; McCarthy, Wanda – Journal of College Student Development, 2012
Student affairs professionals seek innovative methods to enhance academic achievement for students. A recent study highlighted the need to bridge student development work with course curricula (Kilpatrick, Stant, Downes, & Gaither, 2008). This study also linked the importance of nonacademic cognitive variables, such as locus of control, to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Support Services, Student Personnel Services, Student Development