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Direct linkDavig, William B.; Spain, Judith W. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2004
This study examined the effectiveness of different topics/activities included in a freshman orientation course in enhancing the students' perception of their successful adjustment to college life and the impact of these subjects on the student level of persistence. The results support the Tinto stage model of persistence since the elements of the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Course Content, Social Networks
