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Goldfien, Andrea C.; Badway, Norena Norton – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Bridge programs, in which underprepared students gain the academic and technical skills necessary for college level courses and entry-level employment, are a promising initiative for expanding access to, and success in, community college education. For career pathways related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), bridge…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Community Colleges, Biotechnology, Basic Skills
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Tai, Emily; Rochford, Regina A. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2007
According to Tinto (1993), more students leave college than graduate, especially at the community college level. Much of the blame for this attrition has been attributed to a lack of adequate preparation for college-level courses. Consequently, many colleges must provide remedial programs despite the objections of opponents of remediation who…
Descriptors: Remedial Programs, Educational Change, Western Civilization, Community Colleges