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Community College Minority Males' Perception of Success Strategies in Developmental Math
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Robinson, Sandy L. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The number of students attending higher education institutions has increased across the nation over the past few decades. Nearly 46% of students chose to begin postsecondary education or technical training at a community college (American Association of Community Colleges, 2008). Accessibility and lower tuition have contributed to the enrollment…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Higher Education, Minority Group Students, Males
The Impact of Institutional Support Services, Policies, and Programs on the Completion and Graduation of African American Students Enrolled at Select Two-Year Colleges in Ohio
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Harmon, Martino – ProQuest LLC, 2013
According to the American Association of Community Colleges (2010), more than 40% of all African American students enrolled in postsecondary education are enrolled in two-year colleges. A review of the literature indicated that improving persistence and completion rates for African American students is a challenge that two-year colleges face. This…
Descriptors: Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges, African American Students, Student Personnel Services
The Effect of Studying Tech Prep in High School and College Academic Performance
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Ray, Larry A. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
This study examined the academic performance of Tech Prep students (referred to as participants) in comparison to non-Tech Prep students (referred to as non-participants) entering a two-year community college from sixteen different high schools in Stark County, Ohio. This study provided a quantitative analysis of students' academic experiences to…
Descriptors: Test Results, Grade Point Average, College Preparation, Academic Achievement