ECU Libraries Catalog

How college affects students : findings and insights from twenty years of research / Ernest T. Pascarella, Patrick T. Terenzini ; foreword by Kenneth A. Feldman.

Author/creator Pascarella, Ernest T.
Other author/creatorTerenzini, Patrick T.
Format Book and Print
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1991.
Descriptionxxiii, 894 pages ; 26 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. ^A439142
Contents Studying college outcomes: overview and organization of the research -- Theories and models of student change in college -- Development of verbal, quantitative, and subject matter competence -- Cognitive skills and intellectual growth -- Psychosocial changes: identity, self-concept, and self-esteem -- Psychosocial changes: relating to others and the external world -- Attitudes and values -- Moral development -- Educational attainment -- Career choice and development -- Economic benefits of college -- Quality of life after college -- How college makes a difference: a summary -- Implications of the research for policy and practice.
Local noteLittle-277552
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 693-847) and indexes.
LCCN 90046068
ISBN1555423043
ISBN1555423388 (pbk.)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LA229 .P34 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold