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Download full textWhinnery, Erin; Pompelia, Sarah – Education Commission of the States, 2019
For many students, developmental education is the largest obstacle to college success, hindering progress before they ever enroll in a college-level course. Postsecondary practitioners and researchers have been re-examining and challenging many traditional elements of developmental education from placement strategies to the sequence of courses…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Policy, Postsecondary Education, College Students
Peer reviewedWilliamson, Laurel V.; Goosen, Rebecca A.; Gonzalez, George F., Jr. – Journal of Developmental Education, 2014
This article describes the implementation of a program undergirded by the theme of faculty and staff supports that physically brings advising to the point of instruction. Research shows that establishing a strong institutional connection with students improves retention, persistence, and success. What better way to do this than take advising into…
Descriptors: Faculty Advisers, Teacher Student Relationship, Academic Persistence, Academic Achievement
Tannen, Sandra – NADE Digest, 2007
According to a study of 944 two- and four-year colleges, "caring attitude of faculty and staff" was listed as the most important factor for retaining students (Roueche, 1993). This article will explain how one teacher demonstrates genuine concern for students while demanding high standards of excellence and student accountability. This…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Goal Orientation, College Students, Caring
Shaughnessy, Michael F.; And Others – 1996
This paper discusses the role of developmental or remedial education in higher education. Some students enroll in developmental courses because they are reentering college after many years out of a classroom. Others are recent high school graduates seeking better study skills and yet others are students lacking required course work from high…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Academic Standards, Accountability, College Preparation
Florida State House of Representatives, Tallahassee. – 1996
This analysis of postsecondary student preparedness and remedial education needs attending Florida community colleges focuses on two cohorts: 125,000 first-time-enrolled community college students enrolled in a community college over a three-semester period during 1993-94 and a cohort of over 18,000 public high school graduates (1994) enrolled in…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Associate Degrees, College Preparation
Wilkie, Carolyn J., Ed. – 1995
This publication contains 11 conference papers on topics in developmental education. "The Conation Cycle: From Goal to Finished Product" (Joanne Cree Burgert) is on motivation and a learning skills class. "Student Empowerment and Awakening Through Effective Placement Exams" (Robert Holderer) introduces the Modified Primary…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Students, Curriculum Design, Developmental Studies Programs
