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| Brown, David A. | 1 |
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| Satcher, Jamie | 1 |
| Wesley, Homer | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
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Peer reviewedPhipps, Ronald A. – College and University, 1979
A readmission policy for students who were academically dismissed at Salisbury State College is described. The policy allows the student to make the decision of whether or not to return as a matriculated student the next semester. A description of the process and an analysis of the consequences are presented. (MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, College Admission, College Students, Decision Making
Peer reviewedQuann, C. James – College and University, 1994
A discussion of college policy concerning the recording of student name changes reviews existing laws and professional guidelines about changing names and offers a suggested administrative protocol for adjusting student records. Policy and procedures concerning the records of former students, cross-referencing, and reprinting diplomas are also…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Alumni, College Administration, College Students
Peer reviewedSatcher, Jamie – College and University, 1992
A review of literature suggests three major challenges for colleges and universities in serving students with learning disabilities: modification of admissions policies in compliance with federal legislation concerning disabilities; helping students adjust to college life; and helping students prepare for exit from college. Four specific areas for…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, College Students, Education Work Relationship
Peer reviewedJohnson, Al – College and University, 1997
Argues that assessment, outcomes measurement, and prediction of attrition are separate but highly interrelated phenomena, with none meaningfully understood without reference to the other two. Suggests that the assessment process be the initial exercise, followed by periodic outcomes measurement used in conjunction with the assessment data to…
Descriptors: College Attendance, College Outcomes Assessment, College Students, Dropout Research
Peer reviewedBrown, David A. – College and University, 1998
Compared three types of orientation programs offered to new students at Salisbury State University (Maryland) traditional, alternative, and outdoor. Findings suggested enrollees in the outdoor program had better adjustment and higher retention rates than enrollees in other programs. The study concluded that interaction/ collaboration among…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Attendance, College Students, Dropout Research
Peer reviewedBennett, D. Tyson; Wesley, Homer – College and University, 1998
It is more important than ever for colleges and universities to manage the resources they have and guard against unnecessary loss. Student bad debt is one loss that can be resolved. A study identified certain predictors of student bad debt, including academic indicators and student characteristics, and offers suggestions to institutions for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Administration, College Students, Debt (Financial)
