Academic Course for Parents of First-Year Students Impacts Favorably on Student Retention.

Harmon, William W.; Rhatigan, James J.

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ERIC Number: EJ415166

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Academic Course for Parents of First-Year Students Impacts Favorably on Student Retention.

Harmon, William W.; Rhatigan, James J.

Journal of the Freshman Year Experience, v2 n1 p85-95 1990

A one-semester, credit-bearing course for parents of Wichita State University freshmen improves retention because parents can help freshmen adjust to the university environment. The course provides information about the institution through monthly articles and cassette audiotapes. Parents receive identification cards and parking decals and may attend events at student rates. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Environment, College Freshmen, Course Descriptions, Dropout Prevention, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Parent Education, Parent Participation, School Holding Power, State Universities, Student Adjustment, Student Experience

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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