Predicting degree completion: Examining the interaction between orientation course participation and ethnic background

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

Volumn 31, Issue 11, 2007, Pages 883-894

  Derby, Dustin C ^a  

^a NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85011457084     PISSN: 10668926     EISSN: 15210413     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10668920600859350     Document Type: Article

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