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Peer reviewedLikins, Jeanne M. – NASPA Journal, 1986
Suggests the salience of the "commuter perspective" attitude toward higher education, since the majority of students commute. Advocacy is urged to overcome the historical and predominantly exclusive residential perspective. The role of the commuter advocate is delineated, and necessary skills defined. Services, facilities and issues of equal…
Descriptors: Adults, Advocacy, Commuter Colleges, Commuting Students
Peer reviewedKeeton, Morris; James, Reno – Liberal Education, 1992
Creating a college culture that encourages cultural pluralism requires removal of barriers in the environment. Colleges must (1) not assume that students need to assimilate into their existing culture; (2) extend their geographic and social boundaries; (3) provide support systems; and (4) help faculty understand different culture-based student…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Environment, College Faculty, Commuter Colleges
