Special Populations Collaborative

Effective Practices for Nontraditional Students

 

National Resource: Maximizing Retention for at-risk Freshmen, Bronx Community College.

The mostly female student body at Bronx Community College is very low income with the major of students qualify for financial aid. The college implemented a short, intensive course in basic skills combined with student support to significantly improve grades and retention.

To download information about the course, go to
http://www.iwitts.org/proven-practices-library/bridge-courses/bridge-courses-1-0/maximizing-retention-for-at-risk-freshmen