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ERIC Number: EJ409875
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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The Longitudinal Effects of an Adventure Orientation Program on the Retention of Students.
Gass, Michael A.
Journal of College Student Development, v31 n1 p33-38 Jan 1990
Examined effect of Summer Fireside Experience Program (SFEP), 5-day adventure-based orientation program, on student retention 3.5 years later. Findings from incoming freshmen assigned to SFEP (N=32), Freshmen Camp (N=64), or Control Group (N=64) revealed that after 3.5 years, SFEP group experienced 12 percent higher retention rate than Camp group and 20 percent higher retention rate than Controls. (NB)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, College Freshmen, Dropout Prevention, Higher Education, Longitudinal Studies, Orientation, Outdoor Education, School Holding Power
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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