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Download full textvan Pletzen, Ermien; Sithaldeen, Riashna; Fontaine-Rainen, Danny; Bam, Megan; Lee Shong, Carmelita; Charitar, Deepti; Dlulani, Simphiwe; Pettus, Juanitill; Sebothoma, Dimakatso – Journal of Student Affairs in Africa, 2021
Academic advising is a High-Impact Practice that supports better outcomes for all students, particularly those encountering structural barriers to success. This paper presents a case study of processes followed in a three-year project (2018-20) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to conceptualise, design, and start implementing an academic…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Program Implementation, Universities, Foreign Countries
Nolan, Kimberly – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2013
As more colleges add online courses and fully online programs, the need to offer online supports to students becomes more apparent. The connection to an adviser is critical for all students, but for online students it can serve as their primary connection to the institution. In Fall 2011 a pilot study was
conducted at the Community College of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Cohort Analysis, Academic Persistence
Armstrong, Lyn; Power, Clare; Coady, Carmel; Dormer, Lynette – Journal of Peer Learning, 2011
Since its introduction at the University of Western Sydney (UWS), Australia in 2007, the Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) program has proved a very effective and popular methodology for increasing retention and enhancing student engagement. PASS is based on Supplemental Instruction (SI) which is an international program that provides peer led,…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Engineering Education, At Risk Students, Supplementary Education
American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2010
The Plus 50 Initiative is a three-year initiative of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), launched in June 2008 and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies. It was created to support a pilot group of two-year institutions to develop or expand campus programs that engage plus 50 learners. The overarching goal of the Plus 50…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Courses, Sustainability, Student Personnel Services
American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2010
The American Association of Community Colleges' (AACC) Plus 50 Initiative (2008-2011), funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies, was created to build the capacity of community colleges nationwide to develop programming that engages the plus 50 learner. The Initiative supported a pilot group of 13 two-year institutions to develop or expand college…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Student Personnel Services, Enrollment, School Community Relationship
Baber, Lorenzo DuBois; Barrientos, Jessica I.; Bragg, Debra D.; Castro, Erin; Khan, Sadya – Office of Community College Research and Leadership, 2009
Rising remediation rates among college students are leading to increased time for completion of degree, additional costs for students and colleges, and financial aid being used on courses that do not count towards a degree. In response to these issues, in 2007 the state of Illinois passed the College and Career Readiness Act, Public Act 095-0694,…
Descriptors: High Schools, Community Colleges, Pilot Projects, Program Evaluation
American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2010
The American Association of Community Colleges' (AACC) Plus 50 Initiative (2008-2011), funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies, was created to build the capacity of community colleges nationwide to develop programming that engages the plus 50 learner. The Initiative supported a pilot group of 13 two-year institutions to develop or expand college…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation
American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2009
The American Association of Community Colleges' (AACC) Plus 50 Initiative is a three-year initiative launched in June 2008 and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies. It was created to support a pilot group of two-year institutions to develop or expand campus programs that engage plus 50 learners. The initiative focuses on three types of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Participant Satisfaction, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness
Maloney, Catherine; Sheehan, Daniel; Rainey, Katharine – Texas Center for Educational Research, 2010
The evaluation of the Texas Rural Technology (R-Tech) Pilot sought to understand how districts implemented R-Tech grants, the effects of implementation on student and teacher outcomes, as well as the cost effectiveness and sustainability of R-Tech. The Texas legislature (80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2007) authorized the creation of…
Descriptors: Time Factors (Learning), Outcome Measures, Student Participation, Online Surveys
Maloney, Catherine; Sheehan, Daniel; Rainey, Katie – Texas Center for Educational Research, 2010
In 2007, the Texas Legislature (80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2007) authorized the creation of the Texas Rural Technology (R-Tech) Pilot program, which provides $8 million in funding to support rural districts in implementing technology-based supplemental education programs. In order to be eligible for funding, districts must have…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Laptop Computers, Summer Schools, Administrator Role
Maloney, Catherine; Sheehan, Daniel; Whipple, Allyson – Texas Center for Educational Research, 2008
Recognizing the challenges rural districts face in providing broad curricular offerings and supplemental educational services to students, in 2007, the 80th Texas Legislature authorized the creation of a pilot program designed to provide technology-based supplemental educational services to rural school districts that show an overall academic need…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Distance Education
Maloney, Catherine; Sheehan, Daniel; Rainey, Katie – Texas Center for Educational Research, 2010
In 2007, the Texas Legislature (80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2007) authorized the creation of the Texas Rural Technology (R-Tech) Pilot program, which provides $8 million in funding to support rural districts in implementing technology-based supplemental education programs. In order to be eligible for funding, districts must have…
Descriptors: Online Surveys, Teacher Surveys, Student Surveys, Facilitators (Individuals)
Maloney, Catherine; Sheehan, Daniel; Whipple, Allyson – Texas Center for Educational Research, 2008
Recognizing the challenges rural districts face in providing broad curricular offerings and supplemental educational services to students, in 2007, the 80th Texas Legislature authorized the creation of a pilot program designed to provide technology-based supplemental educational services to rural school districts that show an overall academic need…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Online Courses, Computer Uses in Education, Technology Integration
