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Peer reviewedVolkwein, J. Fredericks; And Others – Research in Higher Education, 1995
Analysis of federal crime statistics, community demographic data, and college characteristics found falling rates of violent and property crime on campus, and greater student safety on campus than in surrounding communities. Lowest crime rates were at two-year colleges, highest at medical schools and health science centers. Campus and student…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Crime, Educational Environment
Volkwein, J. Fredericks; Carbone, David – 1991
This study analyzed a variety of departmental and student outcomes data obtained from faculty and graduating seniors in 27 academic departments at a Research II University. The purpose was to answer two questions: (1) does a strong research orientation by an academic department promote or hinder student learning and growth? and (2) are differences…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, College Environment, College Students, Departments
