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Eric Moffa; Haley Sigler – Teacher Educators' Journal, 2024
Teacher education programs at small liberal arts colleges and universities are among the most vulnerable to decreased enrollment, yet they are uniquely positioned to provide well-rounded future teachers and educational leaders for a democratic society. To inform recruitment efforts, this study examined students' perceptions of teaching careers and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, College Students, Teaching (Occupation), Liberal Arts
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Ellen Mayock; Jayne Reino – Hispania, 2023
In 1996, Ernest L. Boyer's "The Scholarship of Engagement" ignited a national conversation with its call for greater dialectical exchange between "academic and civic cultures." In 2001, Washington and Lee University (W&L) Professor Ellen Mayock founded the student organization English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, College Faculty
Complete College America, 2022
In December 2020, Complete College America (CCA), in partnership with the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, launched a rigorous 12- to 18-month project designed to increase student success and completion rates at small liberal arts institutions. The focus was on building and enhancing support systems for first-generation and Pell-eligible students, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Program Descriptions, Small Colleges, Liberal Arts
Dugan, Jennifer – Liberal Education, 2015
What are the enduring, value-added features of small, private liberal arts colleges? Certain distinctions come to mind: broad exposure to the disciplines, focused study in the majors, and close campus interactions--all enhanced by the residential experience. However, what is (and has historically been) the value of small, private residential…
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Liberal Arts, Private Colleges, Educational History
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Schaeffer, Donna M.; Rouse, Donald – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2014
Recently, accrediting bodies are placing great responsibility for accountability on universities and academic schools, departments, and programs. The goal of the increased accountability is improved quality of teaching and learning. In this paper, we describe several levels of accountability for quality teaching and learning in a small, private,…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Small Colleges, Liberal Arts, Accountability