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Degree

Masters in Education, Marietta College, Education, 2005.

Abstract

This report is an in-depth analysis of freshman retention program called the Hartel Fellows program at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio; the benefits, obstacles and the need to establish such a program. Marietta has 376 freshmen in this years program (2004-2005) of which this research project is focused on. This research targets the procedures and purpose of the Hartel Fellows project. The Hartel Fellows program is funded by Marietta College as a means of getting to know first year students and help them make the adjustment to college easier through programs and attendance at various activities. It discovers the effects of having a first year student program in place for first year students.

Subject Headings

Education, General

Keywords

freshman retention; first year student college program

Advisor

William M Bauer

Pages

42p.

Document number: marietta1112981032
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1112981032

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