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Fowler, Paul R.; Boylan, Hunter R. – Journal of Developmental Education, 2010
Students who are seriously academically deficient, those who are underprepared in all subjects, face many academic challenges as they begin their coursework in higher education. However, students also face nonacademic and personal issues that create additional barriers to success. The results of this study suggest that increases in student success…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Grade Point Average, Developmental Studies Programs
Moore, Linda Hamman – 2000
This study evaluated two developmental learning communities, named the Integrated Studies Communities ISC, at Parkland College in Illinois. The primary purpose of the study was to compare the students in the ISC with similar underprepared students in the regular curriculum. The ISC offers four linked courses, and participating students take them…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Cooperative Planning, Developmental Programs