A Study of White, Black, and Hispanic Students' Transition to a Community College.

Weissman, Julie; Bulakowski, Carole; Jumisko, Marci

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ERIC Number: EJ575934

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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A Study of White, Black, and Hispanic Students' Transition to a Community College.

Weissman, Julie; Bulakowski, Carole; Jumisko, Marci

Community College Review, v26 n2 p19-42 Fall 1998

Examines differences in the educational transition process among Black, Hispanic, and White students at a community college. Researchers used first-time freshman focus groups to discuss expectations, transitions, and comfort levels. Indicates shared experiences, but differences in transition within ethnicities. Contains 20 references. (KC)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Diversity (Student), Financial Needs, Focus Groups, Minority Groups, Transitional Programs, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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