Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students
| By: | Karen A. Becker, Karla M. Krodel, Bethanie H. Tucker |
| Publisher: | AHA Process |
| Print ISBN: | 9781934583333 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781938248436 |
| Edition: | 2 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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This book [with embedded media] is a powerful tool for improving higher education retention and graduation rates. It’s the first book of its kind to provide postsecondary educators, administrators, and student support services personnel with a comprehensive and focused look at both the needs of students and strategies for their success. Readers will learn to: –Recognize the impact of economic class on student preparedness and educational success. – Build on students’ existing resources, experiences, and abilities. – Improve effectiveness through curriculum design and programming. – Ensure academic success for the vast majority of those who enter college. – Partner with communities and businesses to support academic progress.