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Comparison of Student Self-Reported and Administrative Data Regarding Intercession Into Alcohol Misuse Among College Freshmen Dormitory Residents

“…The self-identified drinkers were asked “How often did you experience any of the following as a result of your own alcohol use since arriving (on campus) for the Fall 2006 semester?” Eighteen response items (Figure 1) were borrowed from the from the National Study of Living Learning Programs (NSLLP) instrument (Inkelas, et al, 2004). The items were coded 0=never, 1=1 time, and 2=2 times, 3=3 or more times but were dichotomized (ever and never) for this study.…”

Living-Learning Communities as a Potential Intervention to Increase the Retention of First-Year Engineers

“…LLCs enable institutions to embed a smaller, more intimate learning environment for students within their larger academic enterprise. 8,9 In general, LLCs are recognized as promoting a number of outcomes linked to student success including increased engagement and connection to faculty. 10,11,12 Despite this research, LLCs are used infrequently in the discipline of engineering to support students.…”

Engineering Student Motivation and Perceived Metacognition in Learning Communities

“…3 A LC is a type of community of practice, defined as a group of people engaging in collective learning in a shared domain. These communities have been shown to have positive effects on student integration, engagement, academic success, and persistence 1,2,4 ; however, little research has examined how LCs influence factors in the affective domain. Within a community of practice there exist shared cultures, values, and goals, suggesting that LCs may influence these factors that lie within the affective domain.…”