Stopping the Attrition of Transfer Students.

Russell, Arlene A.; Perez, Patricia L.

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ERIC Number: EJ234740

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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Stopping the Attrition of Transfer Students.

Russell, Arlene A.; Perez, Patricia L.

New Directions for Community Colleges, n31 p65-72 Fall 1980

Notes the high attrition rate of university science students who transfer from community colleges. Examines the causes of this problem, including a decreased level of instruction due to declining enrollments of academic majors at community colleges. Suggests the provision of a tutorial pretransfer term for science majors. (JP)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Preparation, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Majors (Students), Physical Sciences, Student Attrition, Tables (Data), Two Year Colleges

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Language: English

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