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Peer reviewedFrost, Susan H. – National Academic Advising Association Journal, 1990
At two women's liberal arts colleges, freshman (n=127, n=140) perceptions of academic advising style were measured. Although students reported developmental advising at both institutions, the mean score at one college was significantly more developmental than at the other. Frequency of contact and an academic planning component were significant…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Techniques, Developmental Programs
Download full textGordon, Virginia N., Ed. – 1994
The purpose of this monograph is to update the research and general information that has been generated about undecided students in the past decade and to offer some practical perspectives on how to administer, advise, and counsel such students. Thirteen chapters include: (1) "A Profile of Undecided College Students" (Willard C.…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Administrator Role, Career Counseling, College Administration
Guthrie, Larry F.; Guthrie, Grace Pung – 1988
This final report evaluates California State University's (CSU) Summer Bridge and Intensive Learning Experience (ILE) programs, which are remedial/developmental programs providing basic skills instruction, orientation, and advisement to entering CSU students at risk of dropping out. The underlying objective of both programs is to increase the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, Basic Skills
Peer reviewedHashway, Robert M. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1989
Describes several models for the design, evaluation, and delivery of developmental programs, including the Expanded Individualized Prescriptive Instruction system (which includes placement, counseling, and intervention phases), and the Developmental Pyramid Model (which includes diagnosis, prescription, evaluation, and advising/tutoring). (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Delivery Systems, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education
Chausow, Hymen M.; Barshis, Don – 1983
These two papers describe the City Colleges of Chicago's (CCC's) efforts to improve their developmental programs and services. First, a series of experimental programs designed to improve students' basic skills are outlined, including: (1) programs leading to a high school diploma and subsequent CCC enrollment offered by the Chicago Urban Skills…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Academic Probation, Academic Standards
Peer reviewedColton, George M.; Connor, Ulysses J., Jr.; Shultz, Eileen L.; Easter, Linda M. – Journal of College Student Retention, 1999
After studying national literature and local needs, Kutztown University (Pennsylvania) created the Student Support Services Freshman Year Program to help at-risk freshmen acclimate to the campus environment and succeed in college. The program consists of five components: academic advising/counseling; a freshman colloquium; a student-mentor…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, College Freshmen
Burns, Charles A., Ed.; And Others – 1992
This journal presents a cross-section of current ideas on how to teach and advise community college students and promote positive social interactions with the local community. The issue contains: (1) "Characteristics of an Excellent Teacher," by Cherie Corr, Joan Shack, and Anthony Walsh; (2) "Information Literacy: Progress and Prospects in the…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Instruction, College Libraries, Community Colleges
