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The Impact of an Outdoor Orientation Program on First-Year Student Perceptions of Life Effectiveness and Campus Integration
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Lathrop, Anna H.; O'Connell, Timothy S.; Howard, Ryan A. – Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 2012
Although outdoor orientation programs, as a special type of orientation designed to enhance student retention, are relatively commonplace in the United States - we are not aware of any such campuswide initiatives in Canada. Research indicates that outdoor orientation programs impact students in a positive way, enhancing academic success, personal…
Descriptors: School Orientation, Outdoor Education, Student Attitudes, College Freshmen