A Liberating Writing Program for a Liberal Arts College.

Hays, Janice; And Others

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Publication Date: 1980

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A Liberating Writing Program for a Liberal Arts College.

Hays, Janice; And Others

Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, v4 n1 p5-7,27 Fall 1980

Emphasizes that private liberal arts colleges must compensate for declining enrollments by admitting students who are underprepared for college-level work, and discusses financial and attitudinal barriers to doing so. Reviews the problems encountered by Skidmore College and its responses, including its basic writing curriculum, writing lab, and faculty workshops. (CAM)

Descriptors: College Admission, College Students, Educational Change, Educationally Disadvantaged, Financial Problems, Higher Education, Private Colleges, Remedial Programs, Selective Admission, Small Colleges, Teacher Attitudes, Writing (Composition)

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Language: English

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