Implications of a Peer Telephone Network on Adult Learner GPA and Retention

Developed peer-led telephone support and advising network for adult learners at one university. Peer leaders (n=22) contacted total of 116 new students with 3 calls each during first semester. Adult learners in telephone program were retained at level greater than those in control group. Two groups...

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Published inJournal of college student development Vol. 35; no. 2; p. 125
Main Authors Vanderpool, Nancy M, Brown, Wayne E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1994
Subjects
Academic Persistence
Adult Students
College Students
Grade Point Average
Higher Education
Peer Counseling
Peer Relationship
Social Networks
Social Support Groups
Telephone Communications Systems
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Summary:Developed peer-led telephone support and advising network for adult learners at one university. Peer leaders (n=22) contacted total of 116 new students with 3 calls each during first semester. Adult learners in telephone program were retained at level greater than those in control group. Two groups did not differ significantly in grade point averages. (Author/NB)
ISSN:0897-5264