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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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Palmer, Robert T.; Davis, Ryan J. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2012
Researchers, policymakers, and administrations have shown great concern over the efficacy of college remediation, which has prompted some states to eliminate remedial programs from public 4-year institutions. However, research suggests that eliminating these programs may have unintended consequences on college access and opportunity for…
Descriptors: African American Students, Social Integration, Remedial Programs, Program Effectiveness
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Palmer, Robert T.; Maramba, Dina C.; Holmes, Sharon L. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2012
Although the numbers of minority students are increasing in higher education, researchers remain concerned about the ability of predominantly White institutions (PWIs) to support and retain these students. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore factors promoting the academic success of minority students at a research…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Minority Group Students, Qualitative Research, Social Support Groups
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Palmer, Robert T.; Young, Estelle M. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2009
Attrition for Black men is a serious problem in higher education. While researchers have explored factors of retention for Black men attending historically White institutions (HWIs), less research explains factors underlying the success of Black men attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), particularly those men who are…
Descriptors: Student Attrition, College Students, African Americans, Males