Comparison of Freshmen Perceived Needs Prior to and after Participation in an Orientation Program.

Daddona, Mark F.; Cooper, Diane L.

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ERIC Number: EJ653340

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Comparison of Freshmen Perceived Needs Prior to and after Participation in an Orientation Program.

Daddona, Mark F.; Cooper, Diane L.

NASPA Journal, v39 n4 p300-18 Sum 2002

Examines the perceived needs of incoming freshmen on a newly created instrument, the Freshman Survey. The instrument contains four scales with items related to personal/emotional, social, academic, and career needs. Freshmen indicated higher pre- and post-orientation needs on the academic and career scales. Also discusses student needs with respect to gender and cultural differences. (Contains 19 references and 6 tables.) (GCP)

Descriptors: College Freshmen, Cultural Differences, Higher Education, School Orientation, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Student Needs, Student Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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