Light, Richard J., 1942-

Making the most of college : students speak their minds / Richard J. Light. - Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2001. - 242 pages ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-235) and index.

*1. Introduction *2. Powerful Connections *3. Suggestions from Students *4. The Most Effective Classes *5. Good Mentoring and Advising *6. Faculty Who Make a Difference *7. Diversity on Campus *8. Learning from Differences *9. What College Leaders Can Do * The Assessment Project * References * Acknowledgments * Index

What choices can students in America make and what can teachers and university leaders do to improve more students’ experiences and help them make the most of their time and monetary investment? Light and his colleagues explore these and other questions in ten years of interviews with 1,600 Harvard students.

0674004787 (alk. paper) 9780674004788 (alk. paper)

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Harvard University--Students--Attitudes--Longitudinal studies.
Universidad de Harvard --Estudiantes


College seniors--Attitudes--Longitudinal studies.
Estudiantes universitarios --Actitudes


Longitudinal studies.

LD 2160 / L723m 2001

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