Many colleges are pursuing innovative alternative approaches for the development of
education that aims to accelerate students' progress in gaining important academic …

The purpose of this longitudinal study was to assess the impact of the Skills Learning
Support Program (SLSP) aimed to support entering first-generation college students' …

Many college students never take, or do not pass, required remedial mathematics courses
theorized to increase college-level performance. Some colleges and states are therefore …

Traditional mathematics remediation is based on the theory that traditional mathematics
remedial courses increase students' subsequent academic performance. However, most …

This study considered whether participation in a rigorous, intense summer bridge program
had a significant effect on the academic success of African-American male and female …

Drawing from a 5-year mixed methods study of the Thompson Scholar Learning Community
(TSLC), we discuss how holistic, proactive, strengthens-oriented, identity conscious …

This special issue of American Behavioral Scientist focuses on college transition programs
that have either comprehensive or integrated designs, exploring whether, how, and why …

Many students enter college without the skills and knowledge needed to successfully
perform college-level work. An important leverage point for increasing college readiness is …

The impact of college STEM summer bridge programs is not well understood. This
nationwide study pooled data from 27 colleges and universities involved in the NSF's STEM …

Using research focused on best practices, focus group information, and data analytics, the
Title V: Focus on Student Success (FOSS) Grant created a model for the development …