Over 100 key resources regarding computer science education at small colleges are collected in this bibliography. A brief review of the collected documents introduces the bibliography, categorizing and relating the materials and noting their emphases. The review concentrates on materials published after 1978, but cites the major works providing…

The development of speech communication curricula in two diverse small colleges--one state supported and the other a private liberal arts school--is traced in this paper. Following a description of each college, the paper discusses the problems each faced in developing its speech communication curriculum, including opposition from members of other…

In the face of declining enrollments, the small rural community college can no longer afford not to include a full-time public information officer on the administrative staff. An investment in a public information office, with an expert officer supported by a full- or part-time secretary, can build a valuable cadre of college advocates in the…

By responding to the specialized needs of their clientele, private institutions have provided a personalized, value-oriented education to a degree not possible in the public sector. Notwithstanding the accomplishments of private institutions, demographic studies of postsecondary education indicate declines in private enrollments, a trend that is…

The feasibility of private liberal arts college involvement with adult and continuing education is examined in terms of a model, which sponsors an Employee Learning Program. Course offerings have received positive support from the college faculty and administration, cautious involvement by business and industry, and meager interest from organized…

Many liberal arts colleges will survive or disappear depending on how well they can analyze their problems and apply solutions. What is needed is a College Futures Planning Center that could provide at minimal cost consulting and support services to private colleges seriously desiring to contend with decline. (Author/LBH)

A computer-assisted financial aid system used at Eastern Connecticut State College is outlined as an example of how a data system can be utilized on a small campus. It can provide foolproof accountability, up-to-date information, efficient turn-around time, and overall improvement of program administration. (Author/LBH)

In times of declining enrollments and rising costs, small colleges suffer more than larger institutions. Managerial ingenuity, backed by budgetary discipline, can keep them solvent. For journal availability see HE 509 330. (Author/LBH)

The roles and expectations of presidents of church-related colleges have changed drastically in the last 15 years, and there is little preparation for the job available. Effective relationships with staff, board, alumni, community, parents, and students; good fiscal management; and periodic review of the college mission are elements of good…

Surveyed 145 counseling centers to gather information about the non-counseling-related testing services being offered. Found differences between centers at large and small institutions. Centers at large institutions administered significantly more individual and group tests, had more clerical staff, and generated more income than did centers at…

Student affairs professionals at smaller institutions are encouraged to research their commuter students' characteristics and needs and to create or enhance services and programs to improve the college experience for commuters based on their findings. (KS)

The experiences of Aurora University, a small university that not only raised money but established new links with donors, are described. The key to fund raising is selling an idea. As donors become more sophisticated, sentiment and traditional patterns play a less significant role in motivating donors. (MLW)

Presents management models showing the evolution of public expectancy as reflected in legislated policy: the petty cash model, the public utility model, and the business model. Discusses the John A. Walker Community Center at Wilkes Community College (North Carolina) as an example of the integrated planning/resource development (i.e., business)…

In the summer of 1985, faculty at a number of small colleges met at Hope College (Michigan) to attempt to decide if there is an essential curriculum that all undergraduate communication majors should encounter, and if there is, what concepts or courses should be included. Participants at the conference selected a course approach, which resulted in…

Forty-two faculty members in their first, second, or third year of employment at small, private, liberal arts colleges in Ohio were asked to describe their initial impressions of faculty and administration, to reflect on those things that helped or hindered their transition into the college and local communities, whether or not they had intended…