The Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts collaborates with institutions to gather and use evidence to strengthen liberal arts education.

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The Impact of Work on Liberal Arts Outcomes		Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education
Mark Salisbury, Ernest T. Pascarella, and Ryan D. Padgett (University of Iowa) recently gave a presentation at the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Annual Forum on their study of the effects of work on liberal arts experiences and outcomes. Read more>>   Assessment Support With generous support from the Teagle Foundation and the Lilly Endowment, Inc., the Center of Inquiry and Teagle Assessment Scholars collaborate with faculty and staff at liberal arts institutions to build stronger assessment programs. Our goal is to help campuses develop and implement approaches to assessment that are consistent with their individual missions and distinct cultures. More>>		The Center of Inquiry is leading the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education, a large-scale, longitudinal study investigating critical factors that affect the outcomes of a liberal arts education. The study, which began in the fall of 2006, includes 49 colleges and universities to date. The purpose of the study is to provide both the evidence and support necessary to help liberal arts institutions systematically improve student learning. More>>   Center Events Click here for month view.