Draws on years of research and interviews with undergraduates to explore the choices students make to obtain an enriching college experience.

Introduction p. 1
Powerful Connections p. 13
Suggestions from Students p. 23
The Most Effective Classes p. 45
Good Mentoring and Advising p. 81
Faculty Who Make a Difference p. 104
Diversity on Campus p. 129
Learning from Differences p. 160
What College Leaders Can Do p. 190
The Assessment Project p. 217
References p. 231
Acknowledgments p. 237
Index p. 239