The college environment

Abstract

Constantly questioning the college environment, students alternately criticize both involvement and apathy. Although disappointed by the ineffectiveness of student governance, they recognize the merits of participating in institutional decision making.

Community and campus culture: out-of-class involvement at a midwest liberal arts college

“…nonacademic life as interlocked. (Boyer, 1987, p. 17) If institutions are to address effectively this need for integrating students' experiences, academic and student affairs staff must agree on a total program that includes both curricular and social systems (Mable & DeCoster, 1981). (Astin, 1985).…”

“…One significant benefit is increased retention. Mable and DeCoster (1981) state that students' investing time in their own educational pursuits promotes retention and growth. In a study of retention of first year students at a residential university, PascareUa and Terenzini (1983) found that "the quality of the students'…”