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Peer reviewedThile, Edmund L.; Matt, Georg E. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 1995
Describes an academic enhancement program designed to improve academic performance and persistence of students from traditionally underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Findings indicate that the program proteges perform better than the university-wide average and that dropout rates are reduced. Implications for mentoring programs are discussed. (CH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups
