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Spahr, Anthony E. – 1984
A study was conducted at Morton College (Illinois) to develop a profile of students who applied to the college, but did not register for classes. A sample of 445 potential students who participated in the college's placement testing program for the fall 1984 semester completed the First-Time Student Questionnaire, which asked for information…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Community Colleges, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Portage Township Schools, IN. – 1981
An Indiana 310 Project was conducted to determine the needs of very low level adult basic education students (0-4th grade). Specifically, the study sought to answer the following four questions: (1) What brings low academic level students into ABE programs? (2) What aspects of the ABE programs do low academic level students dislike? (3) Why do low…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Students, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Prevention
Gibson, Carol – 1977
This speech by the education advocate of the National Urban League outlines the involvement of that organization in the national struggle for quality educational opportunities for black Americans. The history of black education is discussed, from dual "separate but equal" school systems to the Brown decision to current census data that…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Black Education, Black Organizations, Black Students
Lynch, Robert E. – 1980
Studies show that 9 out of 10 migrant students do not complete their high school education. To identify the factors contributing to this high dropout rate, 350 migrant youths were surveyed to assess what they viewed as "good" programs and why they had dropped out of school. Most respondents noted some sort of sports activity as what they liked…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Prevention
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1965
AS REQUIRED BY THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1963, PART OF THE HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYS WHO WISH TO PREPARE FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT UTILIZING HOME ECONOMICS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. OHIO OFFERS THE COOPERATIVE 2-YEAR PROGRAM, AND THE OCCUPATIONAL WORK-EXPERIENCE WHICH IS DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR THE 11TH-…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Child Caregivers, Cooperative Education, Dropout Prevention
Underwood, Rita E. – 1980
School dropouts not only limit the potential of their own lives but have a negative impact on society. This paper provides a brief description of efforts at Federal, State and local school dsitrict levels in the area of dropout prevention. An overview is given of financial assistance that has been made available through the Elementary and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Career Exploration, Career Guidance
Bohr, Dorothy H.; Bray, Dorothy – 1979
In fall 1978, Sacramento City College initiated the Higher Education Learning Package (HELP) to promote the success and retention of students with basic skill deficiencies while mainstreaming them into regular courses. Students work with instructors and tutors in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. Using an integrative team teaching approach,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education
Connor, Desmond M.; Magill, Dennis W. – 1965
As one of several research studies which have investigated rural socio-economic conditions in conjunction with Canadian attempts to aid development, this study examined the role and potential of education in the rural development process. Surveys were conducted of the educational needs and aspirations of both children and adults. Conclusions and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Surveys, Depleted Resources
Dysinger, Dale W. – 1975
The Title VIII Student Support Program (SSP) of the Minneapolis Public Schools was initiated in the 1971-72 school year. This report describes activities of the project for the final (fourth) year and includes descriptions and some comparisons with the previous years. The purpose of the program is to design and implement various ways of reducing…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, American Indians, Attendance, Dropout Prevention
Norton City School Board, VA. – 1973
The DILENOWISCO Educational Cooperative designed the Four I's Project (intervention, introduction, investigation, and involvement) and the K-12 Career Education Program for Norton City in an effort to assist in solving some of the educational problems existing in this isolated central Appalachian area of Virginia. The two projects are discussed…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Planning, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Prevention
Rowell, James R., Jr. – 1974
This report reviews the literature concerning the causes of student attrition for both the community college and the four-year institution. These causes can be grouped as self-related and college-related. Self-related factors involve actual and perceived ability, background and motivation for college, family influences and expectations, and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Miles, Guy H. – 1973
The Rural Youth Program, an experimental program structured upon the results of extensive research on the needs of rural youths in the Southeast, is a coordinated in-school/out-of-school program to meet the needs of rural youths 14 to 20 years of age, regardless of whether these needs stem from poverty, an inadequate educational system,…
Descriptors: Counseling, Dropout Prevention, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Experimental Programs
Crawford, James – 1974
Project Emerge was initiated in reaction to a high dropout rate at Roosevelt High School, which was attributed to low self-concept, low motivation, underachievement and the internalization of failure, irregular attendance, health problems, and disruptive classroom behavior. The enrollment of Roosevelt High School is 1395 students, of whom…
Descriptors: Attendance, Classroom Environment, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Providence Public Schools, RI. – 1970
A project (ARISE) designed to provide information, referral and counseling on the available resources and services in Providence and in Rhode Island for youth and adult residents of the City of Providence is presented. Objectives include: (1) To help adults improve their self understanding, verify their goals, make firm commitments to their…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Guidance, Counseling Services, Dropout Prevention
Peer reviewedWebb, Melvin W., II – Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 1988
Assesses the applicability of several related models of student retention/attrition to community colleges. Presents the results of a longitudinal study of freshman-year retention and performance, revealing that certain pre-enrollment variables coupled with first-semester academic performance data can help institutions identify potential dropouts.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Community Colleges


