Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research: Volume 22 (2007)

This handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic. Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research focuses on twelve general areas that encompass the salient dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the international community. The series attracts annual contributions from distinguished scholars throughout the world.