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ERIC Number: EJ633300
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
Pursuing Excellence: The Community College of Denver.
Roueche, John E.; Roueche, Suanne D.; Ely, Eileen E.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v25 n7 p517-537 Aug 2001
Discusses a year-long study of the Community College of Denver and of research on developmental education and institutional effectiveness issues in higher education. Identifies critical issues and makes recommendations for increasing student success, including: (1) hiring the best faculty members available and monitoring and mentoring them; (2) creating a centralized developmental education model; and (3) seeking external funding to support retention initiatives. (Contains 24 references.) (NB)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Diversity (Institutional), Educational Quality, High Risk Students, Institutional Mission, School Effectiveness, School Holding Power
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Community College of Denver CO