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A Comparative Study of Variables that Predict the Retention of Black Pre-Engineering Students and White Pre-Engineering Students at a Majority University 

Scott-Harris, Shirley (2009-10-23)
The persistence of Black engineering students to graduation from college continues to be of concern as the nation moves into a more globally diverse environment. Institutions have a large role to play to ensure that there ...

Differences in Motivation and Cognitive Learning Strategy Use from High School to College and Impact on First-Semester College Grade Point Average 

Taylor-Sims, Mary Ann (2011-04-12)
The academic success of a college student is dependent upon many factors, among which are motivation and learning strategies. A substantial amount of research using these variables has been done; however, there is a lack ...

An Examination of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors and Academic Success in the Pre-Engineering Curriculum at a Four-Year Southeastern University 

Bell, Jennifer (2008-08-15)
A large amount of empirical research has been conducted on academic achievement with college students. The empirical studies have revealed the significance of high school preparation, more specifically mathematical ...

Family structure and adolescent drug use: The mediating effects of family management, parental bonding, and family history of drug use 

Mathies, Brittny (2012-12-05)
A considerable amount of previous research has been conducted to examine the relationship between family structure and adolescent drug use, with the overwhelming majority of these studies indicating that adolescent youth ...

An Investigation of the Effects of Community Drug Use on Academic Achievement in the Public School Systems of the State of Alabama 

Johnson, David (2003-05-15)
Historical academic achievement data from the Alabama State Department of Education and historical drug arrest data from the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center were analyzed to determine the correlation between ...

A Survey of Alabama School Principals’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the National Board Certification Process 

Griffin, Robert (2006-05-15)
The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is a voluntary documentation and demonstration process of an accomplished teacher’s excellence in his or her discipline measured against rigorous standards and ...

Variables Related to Academic Success in Pre-Engineering for Students At Risk 

Karcher, Robert (2008-08-15)
Undergraduate engineering enrollment has shown signs of stagnation. The American Society for Engineering Education reported that, from 2001 through 2004, national enrollment remained virtually unchanged: 96,426 in 2001 and ...