The purpose of this qualitative comparative case study is to explore the similarities and differences of the lived experiences and satisfaction of undergraduate business management majors attending a small, private, liberal arts institution and those attending a large, public, research university. Through the utilization of document analysis and…

"Strengthening the STEM Pipeline: The Contributions of Small and Mid-Sized Independent Colleges" demonstrates that small and mid-sized independent institutions are preparing students for careers and graduate study in STEM fields more efficiently than many public universities. Contrary to popular assumptions, the report shows that smaller…

This study examined the relationship between successful athletic programs and admissions at small, private, NCAA Division I colleges. The premise of this project focused on the Flutie factor, which suggests that media coverage resulting from winning athletic programs leads to an increase in both applications for admission as well as a stronger and…

This study examines senior student affairs leadership through the diverse lenses of subordinates, administrative peers, presidents, and senior student affairs officers (SSAOs). Guided by an interpretive paradigm, a qualitative methodology was employed consisting of a six-case comparative analysis and grounded theory approach. The findings provide…

First-year seminar courses have been used by colleges and universities as a means to improve retention rates among college freshmen. While there has been a great deal of research on the impact of the first-year seminar course on retention rates from freshman to sophomore year, there has not been much attention given to the type of instructor…

Chief academic officers (CAOs) of independent colleges and universities are the principal leaders and managers of the academic programs of the institutions they serve. The core functions of higher education--teaching students, conducting scholarly research, and service to the academic community--usually fall under their purview. Despite these…

Bryn Mawr College is developing a data gathering workbook to aid small institutions in the analysis of financial options. Growth-rate balance and data gathering and analysis workbooks are described along with four problem areas: growth-rate imbalance, asset depletion, control indicators, and quality shifts. (MLW)

This study investigated the role and scope of institutional research in regionally accredited, private colleges with a headcount enrollment of less than 3000 students located in the southeastern United States. The study queried 252 individuals (155 responses) who were primarily responsible for institutional research about the activities and role…

Work values of faculty members in small liberal arts colleges that belonged to the Council of Independent Colleges were investigated. Questionnaires were sent to 719 faculty members and 353 usable responses were received: 215 from church-related colleges and 138 from independent colleges. Super's Work Values Inventory was used to measure 15 work…

Comparison of data from two national surveys of colleges and universities reveals that, although private, liberal arts colleges with small endowments are realizing returns comparable to those of larger, wealthier institutions, conservatism, lack of investment expertise, and inadequate long-range investment planning are limiting their earnings…

Reports on a survey of bibliographic instruction at 27 small private liberal arts colleges. Compared to findings of similar surveys at larger academic institutions, small colleges lack the faculty and administrative support, procedures for evaluation, and specific goals for library instruction programs found at larger institutions. A copy of the…

Examination of 10 small private successful liberal arts colleges identified the following key characteristics: clear and articulate leadership, strong management support, collegial atmosphere, well-focused institutional mission, and continuous innovation. Colleges were Bates (Maine), Beloit (Wisconsin), Berry (Georgia), Centre (Kentucky),…

The 1977-78 report of gifts and bequests to 67 colleges and universities, which is part of a continuing study of higher education and American philanthropy, is presented. Narrative and statistical information are provided as follows: 58-year totals and averages (1920-21 to 1977-78) on gifts and bequests to 67 colleges and universities; gifts and…

The 1978-79 report of gifts and bequests to 70 colleges and universities, which is part of a continuing study of higher education and American philanthropy, is presented. Narrative and statistical information are provided as follows: 59-year totals and averages (1920-21 to 1978-79) on gifts and bequests to 70 colleges and universities; gifts and…

A higher education faculty member compares the role of the teacher in small liberal arts colleges and large public universities through analysis of his experiences at both types of institution. The paper specifically focuses on how institutional size and mission affects the role of the teacher. Discussion of the differences between the large…