AN EXPLORATION OF COMPLIMENTARY FACTORS IN CAREER AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIBERAL ARTS.

This study explored factors associated with both career and student development, and with persistence decisions. Findings revealed differences in which students perceived their abilities, responsibilities, adaptability, and connections between academics and vocation among those at a liberal arts college who intended to return to the institution and those who did not. Results also indicated statistically significant correlations between and among those factors, with the education-employment connection for students having the most significant relationship with intent to return to the college. Implications of these findings, along with recommendations for future research and practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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