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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Morales, Erik E. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2012
Extensive qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 first-generation college students. Profound changes to the students resulting from exposure to academic liberal arts course content were documented. Specifically, this study explores evident thematic trends and specific examples of how liberal arts course work provided students with profound…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Qualitative Research, Educational Experience, Liberal Arts
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Morales, Erik E. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2010
The purpose of this study was to explore the informal mentoring relationships of 15 male, Hispanic (Dominican American), first-generation college students, to determine how their mentoring experiences influenced their academic progress, standing, and retention. In-depth, semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 undergraduates…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Latin Americans, Immigrants, Males