Knowledge about Students in the USA: 30 Years of Educational Research. An Interview with Alexander W. Astin

Abstract

In this interview, Doctor Alexander Astin retraces the work he has done in the last 30 years. He explains about the relevance of getting to know higher education students, since being acquainted with their school trajectory inside and outside campus, is fundamental to institutional decision-making. Doctor Astin also states the importance of evaluating an institution's quality by investigating the students' learning.