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Dolle, Jonathan R.; Gomez, Louis M.; Russell, Jennifer Lin; Bryk, Anthony S. – Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, 2013
This chapter is a case study of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching's Pathways [TM] program. The goal of the Statway [Registered Trademark] and Quantway [Registered Trademark] pathways is to improve the success rate of community college students who place into developmental mathematics. What makes these programs unique is…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Community Colleges, Research Methodology, Instructional Design
Brown, Wesley C. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1982
Describes the underlying human development theory that supports developmental-learning as opposed to remedial-learning assistance. Outlines a model of learning assistance based on these principles. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Developmental Stages, Developmental Studies Programs
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Higbee, Jeanne L.; And Others – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1991
Addresses the role of higher education in responding to the academic and developmental needs of underprepared students. Describes some common characteristics of underprepared students. Explores the options of meeting the needs of these students with integrated versus separate services, presenting arguments for both sides. Discusses role of student…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Preparation, College Role, College Students
Abraham, Ansley A. – 1991
This paper reports on the results of a survey of remedial programs at public and private colleges and universities in the southern region of the United States and highlights remedial education patterns by state, race, and gender. Responses were received from 606 of the 826 institutions surveyed (73%). Among the report's findings are the following:…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Preparation, Comparative Analysis, Developmental Studies Programs
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Weissman, Julie; Bulakowski, Carole; Jumisco, Marci K. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1997
Discusses the necessity of using research to evaluate developmental educational programs and policies, using all college-level courses as measures of effectiveness. Provides policy recommendations. (11 citations) (YKH)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Policy
Gallaudet Univ., Washington, DC. – 1990
This report from Gallaudet University (District of Columbia) outlines its strategic plan to guide future efforts towards educational excellence, particularly as it regards policy and program development. Following information on the school's history and institutional mission, its services, and management resources, the report discusses each of the…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Articulation (Education), College Admission, College Preparation
Cohen, Pennie; Nance, Don W. – 1982
The way in which student services can meet the needs of a small segment of the student body who need extensive and intensive developmental work is considered as part of the American Council on Education's Higher Education/Comprehensive Employment and Training ACT (CETA) Project, which was supported by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Case Studies, Compensatory Education, Curriculum Development