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Samuels, Frank – 1985
The "open-door" policy, educational opportunity programs, and financial aid to high-risk students are implicit promises that the community college will provide successful learning experiences for all students. Within this framework of concerns and promises, the Milwaukee Area Technical College designed and offered a developmental program…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged
Download full textCahalan, Margaret; And Others – 1986
Findings of a national survey of remedial studies in two- and four-year colleges are presented. Data were reported for the 1983-1984 academic year. The study focused on providing estimates of the: number and type of remedial courses offered; percent of freshmen needing and taking courses; changes in enrollment; program characteristics such as type…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Basic Skills, College Freshmen, College Programs
