Differential predictors of persistence between community college adult and traditional-aged students

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 75-100

  Crawford Sorey, Kellie ^a   Harris Duggan, Molly ^b  

^a Tidewater Community College   (United States)

^b OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85011476108     PISSN: 10668926     EISSN: 15210413     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10668920701380967     Document Type: Article

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