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Ernie Pascarella
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After nearly two solid years of research, scholars at the Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts presented data February 27 that may be the first evidence that students who study the liberal arts in college show significant gains as a result of their experience.
The study draws on the data set of researcher Ernie Pascarella (above) of the University of Iowa and found that that there are significantly stronger educational outcomes for students who pursue a liberal arts experience, which Pascarella rightly points out can be found at large universities and small colleges, but more often at liberal arts colleges.
“What we found matters most is whether the institution has a liberal arts emphasis and whether the student pursues it,” said Pascarella.
“Families should look carefully at institutions, and we’re going to try to identify the things they should look for, Center Director of Inquiries Charlie Blaich said. “The research is important to the Center because it will direct the conversation that we’ll now begin with high school counselors, parents, teachers, and students.”
Read more about this study and others at: www.liberalarts.wabash.edu
