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Peer reviewedGrobman, Arnold B. – Liberal Education, 1980
The many different kinds of urban institutions are identified and the state of higher education in urban areas is discussed. The effect of the land-grant colleges movement is described. Three guiding philosophies during the present century about American education are identified: colleges as aristocratic institutions, meritocracy, and…
Descriptors: College Role, Commuter Colleges, Educational History, Higher Education
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
