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Markin, Karen M. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2008
When scientists at small colleges and universities seek research grants, they often run into challenges not faced by their colleagues at major institutions. It is, nonetheless, possible to maintain a research program at a small institution, says the writer, if people have a great deal of passion and a little ingenuity. Issues to consider at…
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Scientists, Grants, Educational Research
Vander Schee, Brian Anthony – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2008
Implementing effective student retention strategies is important for all institutions of higher education. This is especially true for smaller, private colleges as resources for higher education are stretched and the dependence on tuition revenue to maintain fiscal viability increases. This longitudinal study focuses on the utilization of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Private Colleges, Enrollment Management, School Holding Power
Manion, Andrew P. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2007
The closure of Barat College's operations in 2004 is similar to the accounts of other small, tuition-driven institutions such as Ambassador University, Bradford College, Marymount College, and Trinity College of Vermont. All institutions were small and in tight financial positions, and all ended up closing their doors. They also shared another…
Descriptors: Mass Media Effects, Periodicals, Educational Quality, Educational Indicators
Heida, Debbie E. – New Directions for Student Services, 2006
This chapter provides an overview of functional areas included in the portfolio of the small college dean. Four examples of organizational charts are offered, as well as factors that will influence the small college student affairs portfolio in the future. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Deans, Small Colleges, Student Personnel Services, Administrator Role
Rizzo, Elaine; Guerra, David; Pitocchelli, Jay – Academe, 2006
Having recently represented their colleagues in discussions with the administration of their institution, Saint Anselm College, about faculty compensation, the authors of this paper decided to compile a guide for other professors at similar institutions--small, private liberal arts colleges--who may be called on to negotiate salary packages…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Small Colleges, Private Colleges, Compensation (Remuneration)
Baldwin, D.; Brady, A.; Danyluk, A.; Adams, J.; Lawrence, A. – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2010
Many undergraduate liberal arts institutions offer computer science majors. This article illustrates how quality computer science programs can be realized in a wide variety of liberal arts settings by describing and contrasting the actual programs at five liberal arts colleges: Williams College, Kalamazoo College, the State University of New York…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Program Descriptions
Kostelnick, John C.; Rowley, Rex J.; McDermott, David; Bowen, Carol – Journal of Geography, 2009
Programs in geographic information systems (GIS) and related areas (e.g., GPS, remote sensing) have become important additions to the curriculum at colleges and universities of all sizes and types, including tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) such as Haskell Indian Nations University. This article discusses the recent development of a GIS…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, College Programs, Tribally Controlled Education, Curriculum Development
Westfall, Sarah B. – New Directions for Student Services, 2006
This chapter defines the small college setting and addresses the historical and current importance of understanding the work of the small college dean.
Descriptors: Deans, Small Colleges, Administrator Role, Student Personnel Services
Bass, Janet Heeter – New Directions for Student Services, 2006
This chapter examines the role of vice president for student affairs and dean of students, the similarities and differences between the two roles, and the realities of holding both titles at a small college.
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Presidents, Deans, Student Personnel Services
Vander Schee, Brian A. – College and University, 2007
Small private colleges that are heavily tuition dependent are challenged each year to maintain and grow student enrollments. This longitudinal study investigates how certain colleges have structured enrollment management efforts in response. The results indicate that over the last several years there has been a significant migration to the…
Descriptors: Enrollment Management, Models, Small Colleges, Private Colleges
Duffy, Donna Killian – Community College Journal of Research & Practice, 2006
Redefining the community college's historical commitment to open access requires an analysis of the community college within the larger system of higher education. In 2002, Middlesex Community College in Bedford, Massachusetts (MCC) was selected as one of 12 leaders nationwide to head a cluster group of colleges. A total of 7 diverse institutions…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, State Colleges, Small Colleges, Intercollegiate Cooperation
Degen, Greta; Sheldahl, Erin – New Directions for Student Services, 2007
Unique opportunities exist on small campuses for all professionals to interact without boundaries. The traditional boundaries of classroom learning and student life cease to exist; student life professionals often function as teachers, and academic affairs professionals are encouraged to support students outside the classroom. This partnership…
Descriptors: Student Personnel Services, Small Colleges, Partnerships in Education, Educational Cooperation
Spigelman, Candace; Day, Kami – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 2006
This article describes two local research projects and provides a rationale for faculty scholarship at small and community colleges. (Contains 4 notes.)
Descriptors: Scholarship, College Faculty, Teacher Researchers, Community Colleges
Osborn, Kevin D. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The recent Sloan report found that online course enrollments are increasing 13% annually. This study investigated how the vision and philosophy of the academic leadership in small private universities influence the development of online learning. Investigations regarding online learning leadership have noted four core issues: (1) a clear…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Investigations, Universities, Private Colleges
Rifkin, Zelda – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2006
In this article, the author describes the hiring dilemma confronting liberal-arts colleges and offers advice to job seekers who are interested in working at liberal-arts colleges. One should read the college's mission statements and research its history. If it's serving a minority-students population and one has worked with those students, one…
Descriptors: Job Applicants, Liberal Arts, Small Colleges, Employment Qualifications