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1992 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University
1992 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University
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A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.
Reading Study Groups As A Factor In College Persistence, Elizabeth A. Bennedsen
Reading Study Groups As A Factor In College Persistence, Elizabeth A. Bennedsen
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The relationship between attendance in a voluntary study group and persistence in college was studied at Tacoma Community College. A group of students entering with reading skills at the junior high school level was given the opportunity to participate in a study group focusing on study skill techniques and class content. At the end of eight months, the students who were involved with the study group had a higher level of persistence than students who did not choose to participate. While the number of persons in the study was small, it is consistent with earlier studies showing academic and social …