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Recommendations for planning and development of online student services based on a review of the literature on research conducted in a variety of college settings. Focus topics include the institutional website, help desks and information centers, student orientation, academic support, and library services.

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online learning online student orientation online student services online student support

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Online Student Services: Current Practices and Recommendations for Implementation

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