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Minimizing Attrition: Strategies for Assisting Students who are at Risk for Withdrawal. C. L. Park, RN, PhD; B. Perry RN, PhD; M. Edwards RN, PhD, Center for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University. Previous research in the field:.
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Minimizing Attrition: Strategies for Assisting Students who are at Risk for Withdrawal C. L. Park, RN, PhD; B. Perry RN, PhD; M. Edwards RN, PhD, Center for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University
Previous research in the field: Park, C., Boman, J., Care, D., Edwards, M., & Perry, B. (In Press). Persistence or attrition: What is being measured? Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice. Perry, B., Boman, J., Care, D., Edwards, M., & Park, C. (2008). Why do students withdraw from online graduate education: A descriptive study.Journal of Educators Online, 5(1), 1-17. Available online at http://www.thejeo.com
Course Design Course Delivery Program Organization Ease Re-integration Strategies
matching learning style to course design ensuring social interaction Course Design
Mentoring Mid-term progress reports Regular student contact Course Delivery
Mandatory orientation Academic advising Success strategy course Careful admission screening Focus on student /university relationships Program Organization