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How College Affects Students: Ten Directions for Future Research

Ernest T. Pascarella

Journal of college student development · 2006 · 358 citations · 72 references

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Abstract

The research literature on how college affects students is expanding at an exponential rate. This paper identifies and discusses ten directions for future research on college impact that have the potential to enhance the quality and importance of the evidence produced.

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