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Hector-Mason, Anestine; Bardack, Sarah – American Institutes for Research, 2010
This annotated bibliography represents a first step toward compiling a comprehensive overview of current research on issues related to English language learners (ELLs). It is intended to be a resource for researchers, policymakers, administrators, and educators who are engaged in efforts to bridge the divide between research, policy, and practice…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Attainment, Second Language Learning, Annotated Bibliographies
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Krotseng, Marsha V. – Research in Higher Education, 1992
Using discriminant analysis, a study examined (1) the extent to which the new Student Adjustment to College Questionnaire (SACQ) accurately predicts student departure for a private, comprehensive university (n=1,978 students); (2) SACQ items distinguishing nonpersisters; (3) use with an incoming class; and (4) evidence linking the SACQ with…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Administration, College Students, Higher Education
Eiche, Keith; Sedlacek, William E.; Adams-Gaston, Javaune – 1997
This study examined the attitudes and behaviors associated with leadership qualities in 73 freshman athletes at the University of Maryland, College Park. The Sport Leadership Behavior Inventory (SLBI), the Noncognitive Questionnaire (NCQ), and the New Student Census were administered to the athletes. The SLBI was chosen to provide a definition of…
Descriptors: Athletes, College Freshmen, Correlation, Counseling
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Jou, Yuh Huey; Fukada, Hiromi – Journal of Social Psychology, 1995
Reports on a study of the effects on adjustment of three dimensions of support among 92 Chinese college students in Japan. Finds that the relationship between needed support and adjustment was strongly negative. Also finds that all support gaps were negatively related to adjustment. (CFR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Student Advisers, Foreign Students, Helping Relationship
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Cabrera, Alberto F.; And Others – Research in Higher Education, 1992
A survey of 466 students in a large, urban commuter college investigated the relationship of student finances to academic persistence. Results suggest that financial aid (1) equalizes opportunities for students, thus decreasing attractiveness of alternatives, (2) facilitates academic and social integration, and (3) increases student commitment to…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Access to Education, College Students, Financial Problems