First-Year Attrition and Retention at a Community College.

Romano, Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ552706

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Publication Date: 1995

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First-Year Attrition and Retention at a Community College.

Romano, Richard

Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, v2 n2 p169-77 Spr 1995

Describes a study that uses multiple regression analysis to identify factors associated with attrition as well as discriminant analysis to develop a profile of high-risk students before they start classes. Results show that being placed on academic probation was the best predictor of whether a student would leave school. Includes one data table. (JDI)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Academic Probation, Community Colleges, Enrollment Influences, High Risk Students, School Holding Power, Student Attrition, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges

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Language: English

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