Improving retention and success: A case study approach for practical results

Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice

Volumn 7, Issue 3-4, 2005, Pages 245-261

  Wilson, Stewart ^a  

^a WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (New Zealand)

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EID: 33744812441     PISSN: 15210251     EISSN: 15414167     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2190/7EW7-X9HH-6UE6-EK5H     Document Type: Article

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