ERIC Number: EJ897631
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0894-3907
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American Indian/Alaska Native College Student Retention Strategies
Guillory, Raphael M.
Journal of Developmental Education, v33 n2 p14-16, 18, 20, 22-23, 40 Win 2009
This article presents findings from a qualitative study examining the similarities and differences between American Indian/Alaska Native student perceptions and the perceptions of state representatives, university presidents, and faculty about persistence factors and barriers to degree completion specific to American Indian/Alaska Native students at three land-grant universities across Washington, Idaho, and Montana. A comparative analysis of themes emerging from interview data reveals conflicting perceptions among participant cohorts. Retention-to-graduation strategies are offered for institutions of higher education desiring to better serve these students and their respective tribal communities. The strategies offered, including specialized forms of culturally-sensitive career and academic counseling, peer mentoring, and Supplemental Instruction, can also help professionals delivering developmental education programming better serve this student population. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Land Grant Universities, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Comparative Analysis, North Americans, School Holding Power, Supplementary Education, Academic Persistence, Qualitative Research, Student Attitudes, College Presidents, Public Officials, College Faculty, Interviews, Tribes, Cultural Awareness, Academic Advising, Mentors, College Students, Graduation
National Center for Developmental Education. Appalachian State University, P.O. Box 32098, Boone, NC 28608-2098. Tel: 828-262-3057; Fax: 828-262-7183; Web site: http://www.ncde.appstate.edu/publications.htm
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Idaho; Montana; Washington
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