Differences in performance patterns between SI and non-SI students are also apparent despite the students predicted academic ability. For purposes of this article, the following research study is shared. This study examined the utilization and effectiveness of SI services for students of differing ethnicities. A sample of thirteen institutions was selected for analysis. The study was partially funded by the National Association for Developmental Education and was coordinated by May Garland.
Data permit the following observations.
Students in each of the Non-Caucasian ethnicities used SI services at equal or higher rates than Caucasian students. Students who participated in SI reenrolled at UMKC at a rate ten percentage points higher than non-participating students. This difference held true whether the students had scored in either the top or bottom quartile of college entrance test. That Can Be Replicated. Studies from UMKC and other institutions suggest that due to increased retention and graduation rates, the cost of the SI program is far less than the additional income generated through retained students.