Three small private colleges are examined during periods of growth, decline, and revitalization and why these events may have occurred are analyzed. The case studies occurred at three Carnegie category II colleges. (Author/MLW)

Results are presented of a national survey gathering data on selected characteristics of master's degree in education programs at public and private colleges with under 10,000 students. (JD)

The nature of institutional research in small, private colleges is examined. It is suggested that institutional researchers in small colleges are responsible for their own professional development and must generate their own plans and learning situations. (Author/SF)

For small, private institutions, the real estate pooled income fund can be ideal for constructing new facilities, especially if the facility will produce revenue. Even a public or well-endowed private institution may have a unique project for which a pooled income fund may be a nontraditional funding solution. (MSE)

The creation, growth and history of white, coeducational, four-year, small, Protestant, liberal arts colleges in the South during the period between the Civil War and World War II are reviewed. The primary issues discussed are the geographical location of such colleges, their religious atmospheres, the problems of the college constituency, the…

The educational philosophy at Hampshire College is reviewed along with a report of its current status. Student and faculty independence are emphasized. (LBH)

The leadership of Wireman as president of Eckerd College, first called Florida Presbyterian, during a eight-year period is reviewed. (This is the third in a series of profiles of noteworthy academics.) (LBH)

Without significant changes in educational programs, teaching-learning strategies and living-learning environments the so-called "invisible colleges" may in fact disappear because they have been unable to meet the needs of their constituencies. These small, private colleges with limited resources must become interdependent with their environments.…

Describes how, even with a $600 million endowment, a small, rich college like Oberlin is feeling the economic pinch. (EV)

It is argued, based on the experiences of 16 small, diverse independent colleges, that small institutions can reverse decline. The analysis looks at signs of problems, patterns of institutional blindness to the problems that lead to additional decline, and behavior characteristics of the institutions that survive. (MSE)

The experiences of Wellesley College (Massachusetts) with developing a long-range plan for institutional survival in the 1990s illustrate the value of two strategies: devising a planning process that reflects the institutional culture, and spending time early in the process to gain broad agreement on basic financial principles and planning…

A small consulting firm, the Registry for College and University Administrators, places retired college presidents in interim positions, usually after an administrator has left suddenly. Interim presidents have been placed at 19 institutions in seven years, mostly at small, private colleges. Almost always, the underlying mission is to lay a strong…

Advises young student affairs professionals as to how they might achieve personal and professional success at small, private, liberal arts colleges, both urban and rural. Examines problems endemic to the small college and ways the young professional can work to overcome them. (Author/ABB)

The director of physical plant at Rhodes College in Memphis has primary responsibility for all architectural work done on campus and recommends architects to the trustees. He also coordinates all related budgets and contracts and is an integral participant in developing the long-range master plan. His responsibilities are described. (MLW)

Small, independent colleges are endangered the most by public misconceptions of their role, value, and stability. New understanding of these colleges' financial and other support needs must be reflected in public policy if they are not to become a lost national resource. (MSE)