Persistence to the baccalaureate degree is typically thought of in terms of "traditional" students--those who matriculate right out of high school and begin in a four-year institution. However, students who are older, begin in a two-year institution, transfer to a four-year institution, have any number of risk factors, or live in a rural location are becoming increasingly prevalent on American college campuses. This book, therefore, sheds light on this growing demographic and provides suggestions as to how policymakers and campus leaders can assist these students to ensure their successful vertical transfer and baccalaureate attainment.

Melissa L. Freeman, PhD, studied Higher Education Administration at Ohio University. Freeman is a private higher education consultant in Alamosa, CO. Most recently she was Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Denver and the Founding Director of the Higher Education Administration & Leadership (HEAL) program at Adams State University.