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Community College Academic Advising: A Study Of Effects On Gpa, Retention, And Engagement, Christy Lynn Genova
Community College Academic Advising: A Study Of Effects On Gpa, Retention, And Engagement, Christy Lynn Genova
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Although research shows the utilization of advising services can impact academic performance and provide students with a point of connection to postsecondary institutions, the effect of advising services in the experiences of traditional-aged college student attending community colleges has only recently been explored. This causal-comparative research study was designed to address the gap in literature concerning the use and effectiveness of academic advising services in community colleges. The study included a convenience sample of 99 community college students, between the ages of 18 and 24 years, from a small community college. Participants completed an online version of the Community College …