title: A model of a microcomputer database system to assist medical schools in recruiting and retaining students.
abstract: A model for a microcomputer database to aid a school's efforts to recruit and retain students is presented. The model is based upon a working system developed by the author at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The article discusses data needs for adequate records of the recruitment and retention efforts, especially those concerning minority students, and how these records can be used to administer and evaluate programs. The model provides a framework for microcomputer data files, record fields, relationships, and system development and maintenance considerations.
authors.affiliation: Office of Minority Student Affairs, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHSC).
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Furutani
mesh_terms: D003120:Colorado; D003198:Computer Simulation; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006801:Humans; D008331:Management Information Systems; D008838:Microcomputers; D008913:Minority Groups; D011996:Records; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012577:Schools, Medical; D013332:Student Dropouts; D013337:Students, Medical