The following are sources of research that underscore the importance of getting involved in college and the benefits it has for students.
Articles
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and is a sample of relevant research. Articles are listed in reverse chronological order.
- "Great Jobs, Great Lives: The Relationship Between Student Debt, Experiences & Perceptions of College Worth" (Gallup-Purdue Index Report, 2015)
- "Thriving in College" (New Directions for Student Services, Schreiner, 2013)
- "Wandering & Wondering: Traversing the Uneven Terrain of the Second College Year" (About Campus, Schaller, 2005)
Books
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and is a sample of relevant research. Books are listed in reverse chronological order.
- College Students' Sense of Belonging: A Key to Educational Success for All Students (Strayhorn, 2012)
- Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer's Legacy (McDonald & Associates, 2002)
- Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds (Light, 2001)
Websites
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and is a sample of relevant research. Websites are listed in alphabetical order.