TY - BOOK AU - Boyer, L. Ernest TI - College: The undergraduate experience in America SN - 9780060974585 U1 - 378.73 23 PY - 1987/// CY - New York PB - Harper & Row publisher N1 - PROLOGUE: A HOUSE DREAMS BEGINS: PART 1- FROM SCHOOL TO COLLEGE: 1- Where college dream begins; 2- Making the match; PART 2- A CLEAR AND VITAL MISSION: 3- Orientation: affirming the traditions; 4- two essentials goals; PART 3- THE ACADEMICS PROGRAM: 5- Language: the first requirement; 6- General education: the integrated core; 7- Specialization: the enriched major; 8- Faculty: Mentors and scholars; 9- Creativity in the class room; 10- Resources: printed page and printouts; PART 5- CAMPUS LIFE: 11- Life outside the classroom; 12- A home away from home; 13- Service: Getting involved; PART 6- PATTERNS TO PURPOSES: 14- Extending the campus; 15- Governing the college; 16- Measuring the outcome; PART 7- graduation and beyond: 17- to work and further learning; 18- From competence to commitment; EPILOGUE- A guide to a good college; APPENDIX; NOTES; INDEX. N2 - X ER -