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Peer reviewedAstin, Alexander W. – Change, 1985
Higher education's principal reason for being is seen as that of developing student talents. This premise suggests that a high-quality institution is one that maximizes the intellectual and personal development of its students. Student involvement is seen as the cornerstone of academic excellence. (MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Educational Quality, Higher Education
