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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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Patrick, Shawn; Wessel, Roger D. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2013
Students need to learn to navigate the transition from high school to college in order to be successful and stay in college. This process is especially challenging for many students with disabilities who may face additional difficulties due to their disability. The intent of this study was to gain a better understanding of the academic and social…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Mentors, Transitional Programs, College Students
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Wessel, Roger D.; Wentz, Joel; Markle, Larry L. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2011
Intercollegiate athletics provides an opportunity for improving the societal perceptions and overall quality of life of physically disabled persons. Athletic opportunities in the collegiate atmosphere allow such students to be socially, psychologically, and physically engaged. This study focused on how involvement in a Power Soccer collegiate…
Descriptors: Team Sports, College Athletics, Physical Activities, Clubs
Wessel, Roger D.; Jones, James A.; Markle, Larry; Westfall, Curt – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2009
In this longitudinal study of 11,317 students, the retention and graduation rates of students with apparent and nonapparent disabilities were compared to students without disabilities. The annual retention and graduation rates (six years after matriculation) were similar for all students, regardless of the presence or absence of a disability…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Outcomes of Education, Graduation, Disabilities