Early Identification of Dropout-Prone Students and Early Intervention Strategies to Improve Student Retention at a Private University
Description:
The problem of this study was first year student retention at a private university. The purpose of the study was to identify high risk students (dropout prone) by use of the Stratil Counseling Inventory -_ College Form (SCI-C) in order to initiate early intervention counseling and advising. Intrusive counseling was started within the first six weeks of the 1984 fall semester to facilitate the students' transition to college. The population of the study was first-time full-time freshmen student…
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Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Bray, Carolyn Scott