The Bridge: A Summer Enrichment Program to Retain African-American Collegians.

Gold, Maria-Valeri

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Bridge: A Summer Enrichment Program to Retain African-American Collegians.

Gold, Maria-Valeri

Journal of the Freshman Year Experience, v4 n2 p101-17 1992

A four-week summer program at Georgia State University prepares entering African-American students for college work through instruction in mathematics, reading, composition, study skills, word processing, tutoring, academic and career counseling, mentoring, and follow-up. The program has been well received and succeeded in enhancing retention. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Black Students, College Bound Students, College Freshmen, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, School Holding Power, Summer Programs

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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