Remediation beyond developmental education: The use of learning assistance centers to increase academic preparedness in community colleges

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

Volumn 28, Issue 7, 2004, Pages 559-582

  Perin, Dolores ^a  

^a Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

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EID: 85011466707     PISSN: 10668926     EISSN: 15210413     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10668920490467224     Document Type: Article

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