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McNeil, Ogretta V. – National Academic Advising Association Journal, 1990
A three-day program at the College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) was developed to address low retention rates for African-American students meeting the usual predictive criteria for academic success. It familiarized students with the college, allowed them to meet significant college community members, and assisted in adapting to academic…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Black Students, Higher Education, Liberal Arts