Product Description

Student retention continues to be a vexing problem for all colleges and universities. In spite of the money spent on creating programs and services to help retain students until they achieve their academic and personal goals, and graduate, the figures have not improved over time. This is particularly true for minority students, who have a greater attrition rate than majority students. Demographic information shows that the minority population in the United States is growing at a faster rate than the majority. It is imperative that educational institutions find ways to help improve retention rates for all students but particularly minority students. Retention rates should not differ appreciably among different racial/ethnic groups. The Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice is the only scholarly, peer-reviewed journal devoted solely to college student retention. It has published many articles on minority student retention, and this topic continues to garner much attention. This book is a compilation of the very best of these articles, selected on the basis of reviews by a cadre of experts in the education field. The articles discuss African American, Latino/Latina, Asian and Asian Pacific, Native American, and biracial students, and institutional commitments to retaining a diverse student population. For those interested in this vital area, the collection will teach and inspire them to achieve greater heights and pay additional attention to retaining minority students in our colleges and universities.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #306014 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 318 pages

Review
"I would highly recommend this book as a great resource. It offers the benefits of research, while being practical enough to offer workable recommendations that are given in understandable language." -Anita L. Carter, University Advertising Center, Wayne State University, NACADA Journal Issue 27(2). Click here to read the full review."

About the Author
Alan Seidman is executive director and founder of the Center for the Study of College Student Retention (www.cscsr.org), which provides retention resources and services for individuals, organizations, colleges, and universities. He is also the founder and editor of the Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, a scholarly, peer-reviewed quarterly journal. Dr. Seidman has held university posts as Dean of Student Affairs, Associate Vice President for Student Services, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services, and Director of Admissions. A recognized expert in the field of student retention, he has appeared on Fox News and has been honored by Who's Who in America. He is the author of academic articles and the recently released College Student Retention: Formula for Student Success.