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Blanc, María Inés; Pervieux, Laura Alicia; Regueira, Ana Lía; Zuppa, Silvia Amanda – European Journal of Educational Sciences, 2014
This work forms part of a larger project that proposes the reformulation of content structures and pedagogic practices at the School of Humanities of the University of Mar del Plata. The project has a twofold objective: To improve the retention rate of 1st year students by implementing actions related to the disciplinary and institutional areas…
Descriptors: Humanities, College Freshmen, School Holding Power, Academic Persistence
Klineberg, Otto; Hull, Frank W., IV – 1979
An international study of adaptation and coping of students, faculty, and administrators involved with foreign student exchange is examined using data obtained in 11 countries--Brazil, Canada, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The following are included:…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Environment, College Faculty
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McWhirter, J. Jeffries; And Others – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1994
Identifies and discusses five basic skill strengths or skill deficits that mark critical difference between low-risk and high-risk youth. The "Five Cs of Competency" described include critical school competencies, concept of self and self-esteem, communication skills, coping ability, and control. Contends that these characteristics discriminate…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, At Risk Persons, Communication Skills, Competence