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Mentors for Undergraduates in Technical Disciplines: A Collaborative Effort by Faculty, Student Development Professionals, and Alumni To Improve Undergraduate Retention and Success in Technical Majors

Describes a program at Fontbonne College (Missouri) by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and Office of Multicultural Affairs that identified eight high-risk, first- and second-year students and matched them with four alumni mentors as part of a one-credit career management course. Evaluation showed improved academic performance and positive evaluations by students and mentors. (DB)

• Author/Creator: Newton, Elizabeth, Wells-Glover, Linda
• Journal/Secondary Title: Journal of College Student Retention
• Number: 4
• Volume: 1
• Year: 1999

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Subject: High Risk Students
• Subject: Mentors

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