Humane Computers Detect Minimal Progress Students Needing Human Assistance.

Smith, Carolyn B.

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Humane Computers Detect Minimal Progress Students Needing Human Assistance

Smith, Carolyn B.

Journal of Counseling Services, 1, 2, 41-43, F 76

This article describes how a computer was programmed to identify students with a low rate of successful course completion. These students received a letter asking them to come in for academic counseling. Approximately half did take advantage of the help offered and improved their academic records. (Author/HLM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Counseling Services, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Student College Relationship, Student Development

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