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The Effect Of Mentoring On The Academic Success Of College Sophomores, John C. Lee
The Effect Of Mentoring On The Academic Success Of College Sophomores, John C. Lee
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A review of the higher education literature indicates that the majority of retention research has focused on first-year students and that additional research is needed for other class levels – particularly sophomores (Graunke & Woosley, 2005). However, the reality is that sophomores benefit from a minimal number of special programs, minimal contact with faculty and others in leadership positions, and minimal attention from student affairs personnel (Anderson & Schreiner, 2000). An unintended consequence of this reduced attention is higher than expected rates of sophomore attrition.
This exploratory research study employs a quasi-experimental quantitative research design to evaluate the results of …