1. A Discussion of Independent Higher Education (a preface to our faculty panel next week) GS 650: Preparing Future Faculty Morris Grubbs September 28, 2015

2. Take two minutes to jot down words or phrases that come to mind when you hear the term “small private college” or “independent higher education.”

3. Tonight’s topics: What is meant by Private or Independent Colleges and Universities? The wide variety of institutions within independent higher education Introduction to CIC (Council of Independent Colleges) and AIKCU (Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities The case for small colleges Defining what we mean by liberal arts and sciences Some virtual visits to several private colleges in Kentucky

4. Carnegie Classification System Classification Descriptions Institution Lookup Classification Descriptions Institution Lookup

5. What do we mean by Independent or Private Colleges and Universities? Large Research Universities: e.g., Vanderbilt Traditional Liberal Arts Colleges/Universities? e.g., Centre Professions-focused Institutions e.g., Spalding (list of degrees)VanderbiltCentreSpaldinglist of degrees

6. Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU)CICAIKCU

15. U.S. Department of Education’s new College Scorecard website http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/hig her-education/college-score-card http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/hig her-education/college-score-card

16. Harvard vs Centre, 1921 at Soldiers' Field16

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18. Centre College President John Roush last week in an editorial in the Danville Advocate Messenger defined the characteristics of a liberal arts education this way: think critically and evaluate carefully, seek creative solutions, communicate effectively, have been challenged in adventurous settings across the globe, are leaders who are talented in building teams, and possess and practice soft skills. In short, now more than ever, the most relevant undergraduate experience is an education in the liberal arts and sciences.” Pres. Roush, 9/24/15 “The best equipped for what tomorrow may bring will be people who can...

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21. AIKCU sponsored 2-minute videos Lindsey Wilson College Midway University St. Catharine College