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Breiseth, Christopher N. – Change, 1983
A two-year college program on a high desert ranch that combines traditional liberal arts with strenuous physical work aims to develop humility, service, leadership, and a wide range of practical skills. Most graduates have gone on to graduate study and leadership positions in society. (MSE)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Experiential Learning, Experimental Colleges, Higher Education

Palola, Ernest G.; Lehmann, Timothy – Peabody Journal of Education, 1979
This article provides background on several types of nontraditional higher education programs, particularly the external degree programs. The program effectiveness and related costs strategy developed by Empire State College and adapted to several other institutions are reviewed. (JMF)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Competency Based Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Baskin, Samuel – 1966
Research designed to compare the effectiveness of independent study and the more traditional methods of college instruction as they are related to student learning is summarized in the report. Some of the new curriculum patterns inaugurated to improve instruction are described. Several experimental programs are discussed in sufficient detail to…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Experimental Colleges