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Peer reviewedSeidman, Alan – College and University, 1996
Recent research on college student attrition is examined for trends, and it is suggested that the common perspective on retention and attrition is too narrow; it should be viewed from three perspectives: within-course retention; program retention; and institutional retention rate. Recommended for retention (R) is early (E) identification (Id) plus…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Administration, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Peer reviewedBillson, Janet Mancini; Terry, Margaret Brooks – College and University, 1987
Colleges and universities are increasingly committed to achieving enrollment stability through raising student retention rates. The student retention model is designed to guide institutions toward enhancing both involvement and institutional fit for as many students as feasible, thereby increasing student retention. (MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Admission Criteria, College Attendance, College Students
Peer reviewedCooper, Colleen; Bradshaw, Richard A. – College and University, 1984
The development and findings of a student questionnaire (MOSS) concerning college climate and dropouts is presented. Survey results identify nine academic program aspects that seemed to discriminate between students planning to remain until degree completion and those planning to drop out. The questionnaire is appended. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Decision Making, Dropout Prevention
Peer reviewedDeSalvo, Joy; Ritchey, Nathan P. – College and University, 1996
Youngstown State University (Ohio) established a full-cost renewable scholarship for 40 students annually who maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average. The program is described, including results of the first three years' recruitment, first-year academic requirements, cocurricular activities, community service component, scholarship renewal,…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Standards
