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Direct linkJochems, Jeffrey T.; Hammons, James O.; Stegman, Charles – Community College Review, 2006
This nonexperimental study of Missouri's A+ Program compares the academic performance of these students with two similar groups of students at a community college in southwest Missouri. Significant differences were found between the three groups regarding cumulative GPA and number of developmental courses taken.
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Developmental Studies Programs, Community Colleges, Academic Achievement
Hodges, Dawn Z.; Kennedy, Nichole H. – Community College Review, 2004
Georgia's technical colleges and state university system have entered into an agreement that guarantees that five courses will transfer from technical colleges to the university system colleges. The agreement requires that all students requiring development work successfully test out of developmental studies before entering college-level courses…
Descriptors: Technical Institutes, Community Colleges, State Universities, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedPerin, Dolores – Community College Review, 2002
Discusses mainstreaming and centralization, two ways in which community colleges organize developmental education. Compares these models in terms of instructional quality, ancillary services, teacher characteristics, student reactions, reputation, and remediation. Offers recommendations to college administrators and state policy makers for…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Centralization, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedBaker, George A., III; Reed, Lester W., Jr. – Community College Review, 1980
Discusses the need for and the skill development and comprehensive approaches to postsecondary developmental education. Describes three models of student assessment/placement and proposes a five-step model. Considers the establishment of proficiency standards, screening test selection, student processing, assistance centers, and evaluation. (AYC)
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Testing, Postsecondary Education, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedHenry, Thomas C. – Community College Review, 1986
Makes a distinction between developmental and remedial programs and suggests reasons for the difficulty in evaluating these programs. Identifies basic limitations in educational research, factors found in successful programs, questions to be considered in selecting and formulating the evaluation design, and five useful educational research…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedHodges, Dawn Zoller – Community College Review, 1998
Describes the ASSET, a student success system for two-year institutions designed for student advising, placement, and retention. The American College Testing (ACT) Program's Underprepared Student Follow-up Report (UPSFUR) indicated a successful completion rate for developmental courses. States that UPSFUR can be used to determine placement program…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Financial Support
