Learning Communities for Student Success: Two Case Studies
Track Number:
2
Name(s):
Ruth M. Jackson, University Librarian, Ann Frenkel Assistant University Librarian for Research and Instructional, University of California Riverside; David Dowell, Vice Provost, Mary Ann Takemoto, Associate Vice President for Student Services, Henry Fung, Associate Dean, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, California State University, Long Beach
At California State University Long Beach, a learning community for the most academically needy entering freshmen has significantly improved success rates in core mathematics and writing courses and first year retention. At the University of California Riverside, libraries have become important partners in the implementation of learning communities and other campus wide initiatives to support student success. These two presentations will share implementation strategies, results and lessons learned.
Date:
Apr 17 2009 - 4:30pm