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Washbourn, Penelope – Liberal Education, 1996
The New American College is a model of higher education and adult learning which stresses an integrated academic culture, connecting general education with specialized education, including professional education, and theoretical learning with practical application. It provides a highly intentional learning environment and individual attention,…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, College Curriculum, College Instruction, Curriculum Design
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Liberal Education, 1987
Six undergraduate humanities courses and programs with a variety of structures and focuses are described, and sources of further information are given. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Freshmen, College Seniors, Colonialism
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Tinto, Vincent; And Others – Liberal Education, 1993
Two collaborative learning programs for beginning college students are examined: the University of Washington's Freshman Interest Group and the Coordinated Studies Program at Seattle Central Community College (Washington). The study looks at whether and how such programs are effective. The programs appear effective in promoting commuter student…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Freshmen, College Students, Cooperative Learning