AN ORIENTATION COURSE AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE RETENTION

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Academic performance and the practice of self-directed learning: The adult student perspective (2017, background): “Courses that are designed to increase students’ self-directedness are effective in preparing them for school learning (Byrd and McDonald 2005; Cofer and Somers 2000; Derby and Smith 2004; Perels, Dignath, and Schmitz 2009; Wigfield et al. 2008).”
Predictors of First-Year Student Retention in the Community College (2008, background): “…college students attend on a part-time basis (Powers, 2007) and because students can enter a community college to take classes for the purpose of obtaining a 2-year transferable degree or a terminal certificate, enhancing general job skills, or for personal enrichment (Derby & Smith, 2004).”
Do Student Success Courses Actually Help Community College Students Succeed? CCRC Brief. Number 36. (2007, background): “…acknowledged need, community colleges now offer “student success” courses that teach students how to write notes, take tests, and manage their time; that help students explore their learning styles; and that encourage students to develop plans for college and careers (Derby & Smith, 2004).”