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The Precarious Balancing Act at Small Liberal-Arts Colleges.

Authors :
Van Der Werf, Martin
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education. 7/30/99, Vol. 45 Issue 47, pA32. 3p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Chart, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Discusses the future of small liberal-arts colleges in the United States. Challenge to increase enrollment; Case of Sterling College; Comments by Edward A. Johnson, president of Sterling College; Economics of small colleges; Question of why enrollment numbers are crucial; Chart showing the impact of size on college finances; Collaboration as key to survival. INSETS: Collaboration is Key to Survival of Small Colleges, Experts Say;Sterling College at a Glance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
45
Issue :
47
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
2060439