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Brown, Peggy, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1981
An article and descriptions of programs for first-year college students are presented. In "As Freshmen First," John Orr Dwyer recounts the history of the word "freshman" and outlines some of the characteristics of the 1980s first-year student. Recognizing the problems that face students entering college for the first time, he…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Freshmen, College Programs, Higher Education
Download full textHixson, Bruce, Ed. – General College Newsletter, 1981
Three programs in the General College of the University of Minnesota that provide direct social services as well as education to special populations are described: The INSIGHT Program available at Stillwater State Prison; and the Upward Bound and University Day Community programs both offered on the Minneapolis campus. According to Daniel F.…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Bachelors Degrees, Basic Skills, Behavior Modification
