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Clagett, Craig A. – 1981
An investigation was conducted at Prince George's Community College to determine Fall 1980 course passing rates within college divisions and departments; passing rates and grade distributions in courses using different modes of instruction; within-term course withdrawal rates; term-to-term retention and attrition rates; students' reasons for…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Introductory Courses
Clagett, Craig A. – 1982
Drawing from literature and research conducted at Prince George's Community College (PGCC), this report discusses student retention in community colleges in the U.S.; outlines retention indicators and strategies; and presents a summary of findings from PGCC's retention studies. After a brief overview of the challenge of student retention in the…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Community Colleges, Dropout Research, Enrollment Trends
Download full textClagett, Craig A. – 1990
Fall-to-spring retention rates were calculated at Prince George's Community College (PGCC) for several demographic groups and for first-time students attending the college in fall 1989. Data from longitudinal studies were included to provide a more complete picture of student persistence at PGCC. Study findings included the following: (1) 60% of…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Dropouts
PDF pending restorationClagett, Craig A. – 1990
Determining "what percentage of community college students transfer" requires clarification of such questions as which students should be included in the calculation, how many hours should the student earn at the community college before transferring, and how long should the students be followed. At Prince George's Community College, transfer…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Articulation (Education), Attendance Patterns, College Credits
Clagett, Craig A. – 1995
This Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Report was intended to inform the Board of Trustees, the college community, and the public about the achievements of students enrolled in credit classes at Prince George's Community College (PGCC). Part I contains an executive summary and a discussion of the report's institutional impact. Part II includes…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges
James, David P.; Alford, Veronica; Alpha-Kpetewama, Tamba; Clagett, Craig A.; Engleberg, Isa N. – 1996
In January 1996, Prince George's Community College (PGCC) established the Campus Retention Committee to review community college retention strategies, determine PGCC's strengths and weaknesses in the area of retention, and develop a list of retention goals and an implementation schedule for the college. After reviewing findings from previous…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Advisory Committees, Change Agents, College Planning
