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ERIC Number: EJ625068
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1521-0251
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The University Experience Course: A Longitudinal Study of Student Performance, Retention, and Graduation.
Williford, A. Michael; Chapman, Laura Cross; Kahrig, Tammy
Journal of College Student Retention, v2 n4 p327-40 2000-2001
Ten years of participants in Ohio University's freshman "University Experience" course (an extended orientation course) were compared with comparable nonparticipants on academic performance, student retention, and student graduation. For most years, participants' GPAs, retention rates, and graduation rates were higher. (EV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Course Evaluation, Graduation, School Orientation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations