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Peer reviewedLogan, Candice R.; Salisbury-Glennon, Jill; Spence, Larry D. – Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2000
Describes a comprehensive summer program for freshmen at a large research university. Freshmen enroll in common courses, are housed together, attend workshops on using university resources, and receive the assistance of an upper-division mentor. Evaluation suggests that freshmen who participate in transitional programs are significantly more…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Higher Education, Research Universities, School Orientation
Peer reviewedWolf-Wendel, Lisa E.; Tuttle, Kathryn; Keller-Wolff, Christine M. – Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 1999
Evaluation of a summer transition program at the University of Kansas found that, in general, participation did not have a significant effect on students' later grade point averages or retention rates. However, for students with lower academic preparation, there was a significant improvement in academic and social self-efficacy. Qualitative…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Bound Students, College Freshmen, College Preparation
