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Download full textHarter, James L.; Szurminski, Marlene – 2001
Community colleges have many concerns over attrition and retention rates. Studies show that 50% of freshmen drop out before completion of a degree or certificate, and nearly half of all attending students are 25 years or older yet lack basic math, reading, and writing skills. Students experiencing learning difficulties, and older students such as…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, High Risk Students, Program Implementation
