Introduction to a search of interesting and unusual college attributes

1. What kinds of colleges areout there? February 26, 2011

2. General Terminology University College Undergraduate and graduate BA and BS Public and private schools In-state is only applicable to public universities Consortium

3. Academic Classifications Liberal arts college Technology or polytechnic institute Research institute Professional / Pre-professional programs Combined degrees Accelerated and 3-2 degrees Land / sea / space grant university Music or art conservatory Great books colleges

4. Liberal Arts College Primary emphasis on undergraduate Broad based study in the liberal arts and sciences General knowledge to develop the student’s rational thought Includes literature, languages, philosophy, history, math and science Major in one (or more) discipline but get full exposure to all academic subjects

5. Common Liberal Arts Characteristics Smaller size than a university, which means more individual attention to each student and small classes Community environment and focus Develop closer relationship with faculty and students Residential college means students live and learn together, sometimes with faculty Typical 2 year exploration of all liberal arts topics and general knowledge before declaring a major

6. School Offerings Honors programs Coop, internship and research Study abroad Semester, year, inter-term or summer Senior projects Block courses Work and service learning Academic calendar Semester, quarters, trimester, 4-1-4

7. Sports Classifications Division 1 At least 14 sports and athletic scholarships Division 2 At least 10 sports and some athletic scholarships Division 3 At least 10 sports and no athletic scholarships Club Intramural

8. Financial Categories Need blind admissions Need based (grant) or merit based scholarships Meet 100% of financial need Federal and institute defined financial need Package may include grants, loans, work-study Sliding scale