Pascarella, Ernest T., et al. "The Influence of College on Humanitarian/Civic Involvement Values." JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION, v59 n4 p412-37 Jul-Aug 1988. (EJ376514)

A variable causal model was used to estimate the influence of college on the development of humanitarian/civic involvement values. The findings suggest the importance of social involvement during college as a positive influence on the humanizing of values. Influential types of social involvement differed by student race and gender. (Author/MLW)

"Hispanic Students Continue to Be Distinctive." CHANGE, v20 n3 p43-47 May-Jun 1988. (EJ372241)

An on-going survey of incoming freshmen shows that Hispanics are taking on the characteristics of college students in general. College selection, academic goals, nonacademic goals, and attitudes on social and political issues are discussed. (MLW)

"Fact File: Attitudes and Characteristics of This Year's Freshmen." CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, v34 n19 pA35-36 Jan 20 1988. (EJ365012)

Tables showing percentage indicators of student attitudes and characteristics on a survey given to college freshmen are presented. (MLW)