With many state universities turning away eligible teacher-education candidates because of state funding limitations, proprietary schools like the new University of Phoenix (Arizona) provide an attractive option for adult students despite their higher cost. University of Phoenix operates in 12 states and Puerto Rico, calls itself a private…

Seven liberal arts college students were recruited to seriously audit first year science courses, keeping a journal about how the class was structured, their reactions to the material, and the classroom culture. The students' experiences are discussed, and the implications for improvement of science education are examined. (MSE)