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Peer reviewedRyan, Michael P.; Glenn, Patricia A. – Journal of College Student Retention, 2003
Chronicles the 5-year effort of a comprehensive student development and advising center to identify the most effective support programs for increasing one-year retention rates for first-time freshmen. The progression from intrusive advising programs to integrated and systematic learning skills instruction resulted in substantial gains in…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Dropout Prevention, Higher Education
