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The CSFI can be administered both as an up‐front pre‐test of attitudes and behaviors and as a post‐test follow‐up later in the course. CSFI activities are included in the learning path of all Cengage College Success titles. The CSFI can be administered both as an up‐front pre‐test of attitudes and behaviors and as a post‐test follow‐up later in the course.
The CSFI helps address an institution’s retention rates by:
- Identifying “at-risk” students with early‐alert reporting.
- Highlighting specific areas for improvement that can be targeted by focused interventions.
- Addressing students’ holistic development by examining cognitive factors, social, and emotional factors that can impact success.
10 areas CSFI assesses:
- College Involvement
- Competition
- Expectations
- Family Involvement
- Persistence
- Precision
- Responsibility and Control
- Task Planning
- Time Management
- Wellness