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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ761044
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 11
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Using Theory and Research to Improve Student Affairs Practice: Some Current Examples
Person, Dawn R.; Ellis, Pilar; Plum, Caryn; Boudreau, Debra
New Directions for Community Colleges, n131 p65-75 Fall 2005
This chapter describes two emerging theories that inform career counseling and explores how they can strengthen student success programs for underrepresented populations. The chapter also describes several effective programs and services that support traditionally underrepresented students as they prepare for, succeed in, and make the transition out of the community college.
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Community Colleges, Disproportionate Representation, Social Theories, Theory Practice Relationship, Models, College Students, Career Development, Outreach Programs, Mentors, College Preparation, College Transfer Students, Student Personnel Workers, Student Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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