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Why do so many non-traditional entrants fail to complete their first year successfully? Are we failing our students?
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| Title: | Why do so many non-traditional entrants fail to complete their first year successfully? Are we failing our students? |
| Authors: | Gollins, Jill |
| Citation: | CELT Learning and Teaching Projects 2004/05 |
| Publisher: | University of Wolverhampton |
| Issue Date: | 2005 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2436/3308 |
| Abstract: | Discusses causes of poor retention rates for non-traditional students during their first year at university. Causes highlighted include academic, financial and personal reasons. Author suggests a number of ways to increase the retention rate for this class of students. |
| Type: | Book chapter |
| Language: | en |
| Description: | Report of a CELT project on enhancing learning and teaching through innovation and research. |
| Keywords: | Non-traditional students
First generation students
Mature students
Low achievers
Drop-outs
Retention
Higher education |
| ISBN: | 0954211642 |
| Appears in Collections: | Institute for Learning Enhancement (ILE)
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