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in school and complete a degree. The local SSS project currently provides tutoring,
academic counseling, mentoring, and opportunities for participation in social/cultural
activities in primarily individual and small group settings of two to three students.
In 2005 the U. S. Department of Education Office of TRiO Programs encouraged
collaborative and group services. In this direction, the local SSS project endeavors to
encourage participation by cohorts and enhance the use of academic groups. This
study is intended to support (a) project improvement, (b) advances in student
achievement, and (c) greater workforce readiness for the target population.
In the Book of Professional Standards in Higher Education (2003) five
achievement indicators for collaboration are listed: (a) works cooperatively with others,
(b) seeks the involvement of others, (c) seeks feedback from others, (d) contributes to
the achievement of a group goal, and (e) exhibits effective listening skills.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (1997) listed the core
curriculum at the postsecondary level. Basic intellectual competencies included
speaking, listening, and critical thinking. For the institution from which the cases were
selected, the following were outlined as components and related exemplary education
objectives for a core curriculum: (a) to participate effectively in groups with an emphasis
on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding; and (b) to understand and
apply basic principals of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in
the development of exposition and argument.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (2007) encouraged
institutions to conduct a project of continual self-evaluation which should include, but is
not exclusive of (a) project improvement, (b) advances in student achievement, and (c)
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Frederick, Consuelo V. Analyzing Learner Characteristics, Undergraduate Experience and Individual Teamwork Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Toward Identifying Themes to Promote Higher Workforce Readiness, dissertation, August 2009; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11044/m1/13/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .