Offers four criteria for the kind of research expected at small state universities: research that keeps faith with professional training; research that makes a contribution to the field; research that serves as a model for students; and research that is personally and professionally renewing. Discusses finding the time to conduct such research.…

Focuses on ways the dominance of large-school culture within more recent WPA (Writing Program Administrator) record has resulted in over-valorizing of power as a tool for the WPA. Argues that this over-valuation has led to inexact description of the concept of WPA power in the record and, as importantly, has overshadowed other political…

Discusses the changes in dynamics that have taken place over the past 10 years at institutions like the University of Iowa and discusses the reasons behind and the ramifications of those changes. Claims the University of Iowa risks losing its uniqueness as it seeks top-ten status. (NH)

The Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (Kentucky) trains primary care physicians for practice in rural Appalachian communities. Describes the medical school's creation, funding, and mission; scholarships and provision of textbooks and supplies to students; rural residency requirements; and new approaches to medical education and to…

Drawing on concepts and practices from the fields of communication, conflict management, leadership, and feminist theory, as well as on her experience as a teacher-administrator, the author explores perceptions, sources, and consequences of power. She argues that effective small college writing administrators must understand the availability of…

This article describes two local research projects and provides a rationale for faculty scholarship at small and community colleges. (Contains 4 notes.)

Small colleges can develop viable geology programs, providing three principles are followed: provide a broad-based appeal; cooperate closely with other departments and the administration; and develop realistic innovative approaches to curriculum, soliciting feedback from alumni. (Author/RE)

Through an alumni-led effort called Project Search, Haverford College found 72 percent of its 825 missing graduates. The project has paid off in more than renewed alumni ties, with a 20-fold return in the first 3 years of combined annual and capital fund raising. (MLW)

Discusses the conflict in the early part of the 20th century between church-related colleges in the South and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Focuses on the Methodist affiliated Randolph-Macon Woman's College as an example of this conflict. (RKM)

Argues that the development of a successful program in a small sociology department reflects a joint accommodation of the institution's mission, the student constituency, resources, and the program philosophy of its faculty. (BSR)

Results of a study indicate that faculty in a small private liberal arts institution which has an established co-op program value it for its ability to enhance students' career and professional development as well as for its contribution to students' total learning process. (JOW)

To help improve the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics's image, its leaders have proposed a package of restrictive measures for consideration at its annual meeting. The regulations would set freshman-eligibility standards, tighten academic-progress rules, put limits on sports seasons and financial aid, and create competitive…

Surveyed 400 public and private small (less than 5,000 students) colleges to examine their delivery of counseling and psychological services. Results are discussed for program organization, administration, staffing, delivery systems, most frequently provided services, and services ranked most important. (MCF)

Small universities do not have all of the resources that larger ones do. There are fewer computers, fewer teachers, fewer technicians and of course less money. Charleston Southern University (CSU) seeks to be one of the smallest universities to meet national accreditation standards in computer science (ABET-CAC). This presentation will provide a…

Small colleges have unique challenges with respect to their information technology environments. It is easy to forget sometimes that small colleges are not simply small big colleges, and that IT needs to be considered in a particular way, especially because of its associated costs. For one thing, the senior administration at a small college may be…