Remediation in Higher Education: The Role of Information

Remediation in higher education has received a great deal of attention over the past decade. This article describes one intervention to curb the number of students who need such remediation. California State University’s Early Assessment Program (EAP) provides students with information about their c...

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Published in:The American behavioral scientist (Beverly Hills) 2011-02, Vol.55 (2), p.102-120
Main Authors: Tierney, William G., Garcia, Lisa D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Access
Access to education
Admissions
California
College Students
High School Students
Higher Education
Information
Information dissemination
Intervention
Qualitative research
Secondary school students
Secondary schools
Students
U.S.A
Universities
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Summary:Remediation in higher education has received a great deal of attention over the past decade. This article describes one intervention to curb the number of students who need such remediation. California State University’s Early Assessment Program (EAP) provides students with information about their college readiness before their senior year of high school. Using qualitative methods, the authors investigate how students use this information to prepare for and apply to college. The authors conclude that information alone, although potentially useful, is an insufficient remedy for overcoming remediation or increasing access to college.
ISSN:0002-7642
1552-3381
DOI:10.1177/0002764210381869