More Freshman than Ever Appear Disengaged from the Studies, Survey Finds.

The University of California at Los Angeles' Higher Education Research Institute has released the results of its 31st annual survey of first-year college students. The institute surveyed 252,080 students at 464 schools about their political and social views, educational interests, academic plans, and socio-economic backgrounds. The survey shows that fewer students seem interested in learning for its own sake, although more plan to attend graduate school. Only 23% considered community service important, although 73% had participated in such activities. Around 55% considered themselves political moderates. (Expanded Academic ASAP)