Implications of a Peer Telephone Network on Adult Learner GPA and Retention.

Vanderpool, Nancy M.; Brown, Wayne E.

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ERIC Number: EJ484646

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Implications of a Peer Telephone Network on Adult Learner GPA and Retention.

Vanderpool, Nancy M.; Brown, Wayne E.

Journal of College Student Development, v35 n2 p125-28 Mar 1994

Developed peer-led telephone support and advising network for adult learners at one university. Peer leaders (n=22) contacted total of 116 new students with 3 calls each during first semester. Adult learners in telephone program were retained at level greater than those in control group. Two groups did not differ significantly in grade point averages. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Students, College Students, Grade Point Average, Higher Education, Peer Counseling, Peer Relationship, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Telephone Communications Systems

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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