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Direct linkGao, Niu; Johnson, Hans – Public Policy Institute of California, 2017
Far too many California students are falling off the pathway to and through college. At current rates of high school and college completion, only about 30 percent of California 9th graders will earn a bachelor's degree, a rate that is insufficient for an economy that increasingly demands more highly educated workers. In this study, the authors…
Descriptors: Access to Education, High School Students, High Schools, College Readiness
Download full textNevada System of Higher Education, 2011
This report is prepared in accordance to state law requiring the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to prepare a biennial report for submission to the Nevada State Legislature that outlines a plan for new programs and expansions of existing programs of instruction, public service and research. This report highlights the strategic objectives…
Descriptors: Higher Education, State Legislation, Public Service, Master Plans
Peer reviewedFowler, Paul – NADE Digest, 2007
Described as "tough love," Louisiana State University at Eunice's "Pathways to Success" program experienced success in its first two years by implementing mandatory placement, attendance, tutoring, and advising policies. Selected student successes and retention data are discussed, along with policies and some practical advice…
Descriptors: Tutoring, Student Placement, Attendance, Academic Advising
Nevada System of Higher Education, 2009
Since 1967, the Nevada State Legislature has mandated higher education institutions compile a comprehensive report on program plans. Therefore, this report is prepared in accordance to state law requiring the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to prepare a biennial report for submission to the Nevada State Legislature that outlines a plan…
Descriptors: Higher Education, State Legislation, Public Service, Master Plans
Wright, Douglas A.; Cahalan, Margaret W. – 1985
The extent of postsecondary remedial studies in the United States was investigated in 1983-1984, along with characteristics of current programs, and measures of program effectiveness. Reliable national estimates were sought on: the number and type of courses offered; the percent of students taking remedial courses and recent enrollment changes;…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Ancillary School Services, Basic Skills, Developmental Studies Programs
Harris, Dolores M. – 1990
Glassboro State College (New Jersey) has developed an institution-wide comprehensive, coordinated program based on the concept of early provision of quality services and programs to provide students with positive linkages to the institution. Persistence to graduation is the long-term goal of the retention program. Additional goals include…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Desegregation, College Environment, College Freshmen
