The Journal of Higher Education 81(1)

The Journal of Higher Education
Volume 81, Number 1, January/February 2010

The Effect of Loans on Time to Doctorate Degree: Differences by Race/Ethnicity, Field of Study, and Institutional Characteristics
Dongbin Kim
Cindy Otts
pp. 1-32


The Politics of Determining Merit Aid Eligibility Criteria: An Analysis of the Policy Process
Erik C. Ness
pp. 33-60


Contrasting the Socialization Experiences of Doctoral Students in High- and Low-Completing Departments: A Qualitative Analysis of Disciplinary Contexts at One Institution
Susan K. Gardner
pp. 61-81


Importance of Undergraduate Research for Minority Persistence and Achievement in Biology
Melanie T. Jones
Amy E. L. Barlow
Merna Villarejo
pp. 82-115

Reviews
Resources, Assets, and Strengths among Successful Diverse Students: Understanding the Contributions of the Gates Millennium Scholars Program (Readings on Equal Education, Vol. 23) (review)
Laura W. Perna
pp. 116-118

Organizing Higher Education for Collaboration: A Guide for Campus Leaders (review)
John H. Schuh
pp. 118-120