Structured Groups for Non-Traditional College Students is the first book to use a group approach on improving student performance. This book is based on repeated, empirical studies of different programs and services. It proposes using a group approach, the Excellent Commitment and Effective Learning (ExCEL) group, with non-cognitive strategies to enhance student development. Specifically, the group aims to assist students in adjustment to the college environment and enhancement of their...
Structured Groups for Non-Traditional College Students is the first book to use a group approach on improving student performance. This book is based on repeated, empirical studies of different programs and services. It proposes using a group approach, the Excellent Commitment and Effective Learning (ExCEL) group, with non-cognitive strategies to enhance student development.
Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Chapter 3 College Student Retention Chapter 4 Non-Traditional Students, First Year Programs, and Services Chapter 5 The ExCEL Group—Developmental Structured Groups, Theories, and Strategies Chapter 6 Establishing the ExCEL Group Chapter 7 Non-Cognitive Assessment for Group Members Chapter 8 ExCEL Group Process—Study Skills Chapter 9 ExCEL Group Process—Non-Cognitive Topics Chapter 10 Group Evaluation Chapter 11 Research Studies Chapter 12 What's Next? Part 13 Appendix Part 14 Bibliography Part 15 Subject Index Part 16 About the Author