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Peer reviewedKinnick, Mary K.; Ricks, Mary F. – Research in Higher Education, 1993
One university's approach to institutional research to improve student retention is described. The urban, public institution has a large population of nontraditional students. A task force identified barriers to student success, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Techniques for involvement of all constituencies and turning research…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Faculty
Download full textReddy, Lynn, Ed. – 2001
This document presents the national plan for research and development (R&D) in adult education and literacy that was developed by the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL). The document begins by explaining the process used to develop the plan, which included conducting a literature review, obtaining input from a national steering group, and…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Northern Illinois Univ., De Kalb. Coll. of Continuing Education. – 1983
These proceedings consist of 26 presentations. They include, in alphabetical order by author, "Time and Distance: Crucial Factors in Selection of Training and Vocation by Re-entry Women" (Cynthia Bagley), "Using Learner Surveys to Enhance Continuing Education Programs" (Carol Brown), "Designing Inservice Training as a Learning System: The Case of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education
