The invisible colleges;: A profile of small, private colleges with limited resources,

Which Are The Invisible Colleges? Plan Of The Study ; Defining Institutional Visibility ; Summary -- The History Of The Invisible Colleges. The Religious Influence ; The Development Of The Predominantly Black Colleges ; The Development Of Vocational Training Schools ; The Overall Development Of The Invisible Colleges -- Administrative Characteristics. Geographic Distribution ; Religious Affiliations ; Race And Sex ; Admissions And Enrollments ; Tuition And Financial Aid ; Academic Resources ; Finances -- The Students. Comparison Of Invisible College Students With Elite College Students ; Comparison Of Invisible College Students With Four-year And Two-year Public College Students ; Summary -- The Environment. The Invisible College And The Elite College ; The Invisible College And The Public Four-year College ; Environmental Profiles Of Different Types Of Invisible Colleges ; Discussion ; Summary -- The Impact Of Invisible Colleges On Their Students. Effects Of Selectivity And Size ; Effects Of Invisibility ; Summary -- Analysis And Recommendations. The Plight Of The Invisible College ; How Do The Invisible Colleges Justify Their Existence? ; Recommendations -- Commentary -- Appendix A: Raw Data --appendix B: The Inventory Of College Activities Factors : Key To Figures 3 To 6 -- Appendix C: Administrators' Views Of The Problems Facing Their Colleges. By Alexander W. Astin And Calvin B.t. Lee. With A Commentary By Ralph M. Besse. Eighth Of A Series Of Profiles Sponsored By The Carnegie Commission On Higher Education. Bibliography: P. 113-116.