STUDENTS MENTORING STUDENTS: AUA members begin program to support young adults entering college

• Published in: Literacy Today Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 42
• Main Author: Goff, Maria Hernandez
• Format: Trade Publication Article
• Language: English
• Published: Newark International Literacy Association 01.09.2016
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; Alumni; College Preparation; College Students; Community colleges; Doctoral Programs; Educational Policy; Elementary Secondary Education; Focus Groups; High Schools; Literacy; Mentors; Polls & surveys; Secondary School Teachers; Secondary schools; State Schools; State Universities; Student Personnel Services; Students; Undergraduate Students

After reviewing results, three AUA members conducted a focus group interview with seven seniors attending either in-state universities or community colleges to uncover more specific concerns and develop a plan for supporting students during their freshman year. Using the results of the survey, I, as...