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Jonas, Stephen – 1978
The increased number of nontraditional students in Ohio and a growing awareness of their needs have led to the recognition that developmental programs attempt to improve attitudes and skills for their own merit and are not necessarily remedial preparation for other courses. First used in the 1890's to narrow educational differences between…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Programs, Educational History, Educational Needs
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Direct linkWeissman, Julie; Bulakowski, Carole; Jumisco, Marci K. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1997
Discusses the necessity of using research to evaluate developmental educational programs and policies, using all college-level courses as measures of effectiveness. Provides policy recommendations. (11 citations) (YKH)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Policy
