Student Success in College, (Includes New Preface and Epilogue): Creating Conditions That Matter

The one thing I would ask the author is why the title says "in colleges". I can only think that it is because that is where the research was conducted. However, the principles outlined in this book apply to education anywhere! It is clearly set out with examples and case studies. There are comments from students about the learning they experienced. Although some of the language is quite academic, I recommend this book for anyone involved in education or training that wants to improve their practices - and isn't that all of us? Jenni Wright [...].

Having just created a team and diversity skills primer designed for college freshmen, this book provided a highly valuable, thorough and well-researched examination of cultural attributes that enable student success. Aside from providing foundational insights into the higher education market for a relative novice, this book is rich in example, a key ingredient to the creative process. Experienced educators will surely find many great "seeds of change" in their quest to improve student persistence. Scott Boone [...]

This book is a must for anyone who is or plans to work in higher education. It is a good read for those who want not only to discover "what works" in academia but also seek real world examples of institutional excellence.