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ERIC Number: EJ479880
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0894-3907
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Retaining African-American Students through the Freshman Seminar.
Fidler, Paul P.; Godwin, Margi A.
Journal of Developmental Education, v17 n3 p34-36,38,40 Spr 1994
Describes the success of the Freshman Seminar Program at the University of South Carolina, designed to retain African-American students. Discusses the personal and social development needs of African-American students and how the Freshman Seminar contributes to their development. Presents data showing retention results. (MAB)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Black Students, College Students, Educational Opportunities, First Year Seminars, High Risk Students, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, School Holding Power, State Universities, Student College Relationship, Withdrawal (Education)
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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