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What Matters in College?
Alexander W. Astin
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Description for What Matters in College?
Paperback. Based on a study of students, faculty members and institutions, this work presents a study of how students change and develop in college, and how colleges can enhance that development. It shows how academic programmes, faculty and student peer groups can affect students' college experiences. Num Pages: 512 pages, index. BIC Classification: JNA; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 794.
From the author of Four Critical Years--a book the Journal of Higher Education called the most cited work in higher education literature--What Matters in College? presents the definitive study of how students change and develop in college and how colleges can enhance that development. Based on a study of more than 20,000 students, 25,000 faculty members, and 200 institutions, the book shows how academic programs, faculty, student peer groups, and other variables affect students' college experiences.
From the author of Four Critical Years--a book the Journal of Higher Education called the most cited work in higher education literature--What Matters in College? presents the definitive study of how students change and develop in college and how colleges can enhance that development. Based on a study of more than 20,000 students, 25,000 faculty members, and 200 institutions, the book shows how academic programs, faculty, student peer groups, and other variables affect students' college experiences.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Weight
794g
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780787908386
SKU
V9780787908386
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99-50
About Alexander W. Astin
ALEXANDER W. ASTIN is professor of higher education and director of the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles. He lives in Los Angeles.
Reviews for What Matters in College?
"An essential addition for the library of any college administrator, faculty member, or student affairs professional. It cuts through many of the myths in higher education with data-driven observations and conclusions. It is one of the best of its kind on the market. If you are invloved in the higher education enterprise, it is a must."