Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
"They often come to class without a pen or paper, put off buying a textbook, do not complete initial assignments, become erratic in attendance, and one day, they simply disappear" (Rouche, 1993, p.37). This description of an at-risk student was provided by a faculty member expressing concern over the plight of this unique category of students in higher education. At-risk students are students who, through no fault of their own, have been denied some of the advantages granted to the majority of college students. "These advantages include growing up in a loving, supportive family, having adequate financial resources, or having the physical abilities to function in educational surroundings. They are those with a potential for achieving a college degree, but who have a higher than average probability of not reaching their potential" (Jones, 1990, p.xix). These are the students who are often admitted and then ignored, left to sink or swim on their own.
Year of Submission
2002
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Educational Leadership Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Carolyn R. Bair
Second Advisor
Michael D. Waggoner
Date Original
2002
Object Description
1 PDF file (22 leaves)
Copyright
©2002 Angie K. Tudor
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Tudor, Angie K., "Academic Advising Strategies for the At-Risk Student" (2002). Graduate Research Papers. 1868.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1868
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