CREATING A COST-EFFECTIVE SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

摘要

This paper describes the creation and implementation of a systematic approach for characterizing the individual needs of at-risk first-time college Freshmen regarding tutoring, mentoring and other student services with the intent to increase cumulative GPA, semester GPA, rates of course completion, retention and graduation. Measures for intelligence and stamina, along with HS GPA were used to identify students who were most at risk to receive cost constrained student services. Characterization of the initial freshman student cohort indicated the utility of this approach.