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Oxenford, Carolyn; Summerfield, Liane; Schuchert, Michael – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2012
Marymount University is a midsized, independent Catholic university whose mission combines a liberal arts foundation with career preparation and opportunities for personal and professional development. The university is moderately selective with a highly diverse undergraduate student population. Approximately half of Marymount undergraduates are…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, College Instruction, Catholic Schools
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Gabelnick, Faith; MacGregor, Jean; Matthews, Roberta S.; Smith, Barbara Leigh – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1990
Offers a checklist for implementing sustainable learning communities in colleges and universities. Addresses issues including determining focus and design, use of faculty resources, coordination with current institutional initiatives, administrative support needed, resources needed, promotion and marketing, institutionalization of the concept, and…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Faculty, College Role, Educational Environment
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Durden, William G. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1985
The Center for the Advancement of Academically Talented Youth demonstrates the contribution that colleges can make to the education of students who are ready for a level and pacing of instruction not available in the schools. This Johns Hopkins University program is described. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Students