Journal of Advances in Education Research
Ethnic/Racial Differences in 1-Year Persistence Rates by Institutional Status at Texas 4-Year Universities over Time
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- Rich Ballinger
Department of Educational Leadership, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, United States - John R. Slate*
Department of Educational Leadership, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, United States
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