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50 Years of ERIC
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Winter, Gene M.; Fadale, LaVerna M. – Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 1986
Reports on a study of the relationship among community college students' intentions at college entrance, satisfaction with the college experience, and reasons for leaving. Suggests that dissatisfaction with the college experience was related to the decision to withdraw for half of the leavers. Discusses implications for retention. (AYC)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Dropouts, Enrollment Influences, Participant Satisfaction
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Fadale, LaVerna M.; Winter, Gene M. – Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 1991
Reports findings from a study of campus-based child care services provided by 27 State University of New York community colleges for student-parents. Survey data from 501 student-parents at 24 colleges confirmed a strong positive relationship between campus-based child care and student-parent academic success, enrollment, and persistence. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Ancillary School Services, Community Colleges
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Fadale, LaVerna M. – Community/Junior College Research Quarterly, 1982
Reports on surveys of the current status of sex-equity efforts in New York two-year colleges. Identifies institutional and individual factors affecting such efforts. Reveals progress toward sex equity in vocational programs, but recommends additional efforts in the areas of leadership, support services, career information, facilities, placement,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Affirmative Action, Community Colleges, Females