Higher Education in Review is pleased to present our second special issue. This issue is dedicated to examining the purpose, value, and future of U.S. liberal arts institutions.  The chapters presented in this volume address many important challenges in higher education that relate to the liberal arts tradition, setting, and practices. The special edition is now available for download below (see options to download individual pieces or the full special issue).  We hope this issue will be informative, prompt discussion, and provide sound recommendations.

 

Front Matter

 

Enrollment Challenges at Liberal Arts Colleges: A Literature Review

Xiaodan Hu

 

A Bright Future: Liberal Arts for the 21st Century

R. Tyler Derreth

 

Embracing the International Imperative at Liberal Arts Institutions: A Dual Case Study

Kayla M. Johnson & Natasha Mansur

 

An Examination of Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduation Rates at Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities

Pamela C. Snyder & Dan Custer

 

A Matter of Definition: Pre-Professional Majors in U.S. Liberal Arts Colleges

Russ Norris

 

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