Author commented on the new type of public institution--the first ones were founded in the 1960s--and on the segment of the American population it is designed to serve. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the differences between private religious and secular colleges, concentrating on moral tone, faculty commitment, and student and parent expectations. Sees Jesuit colleges adjusting to new social, economic, and demograhic situations, yet losing enrollment to subsidized public institutions. Argues that they contribute distinct values to…

Presents an edited transcript of a discussion with seven Simmons College faculty members about education for women and the role a women's college can play in a period of social change. Discussion topics include Simmons as a women's college, meaningful work, non-traditional careers, counseling responsibilities, and potential students. (CAM)