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The impact of communication apprehension on college student retention and success

James C. McCroskey Professor of Communication Studies and Educational Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506
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Steven Booth‐Butterfield Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506
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Steven K. Payne Education Specialist in Corporate Training Services, Electronic Data Systems Corporation, Piano, TX, 75024
Pages 100-107 | Published online: 21 May 2009

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