Colleges in America by John Marshall Barker is a close look at the state of higher education in the United States. Contents: “I. The Rise of Universities in the Old World, II. The Planting of Colleges in the New World, III. Characteristics of the American College, IV. The Functions of the American College, a. A Symmetrical Development. b. The Advancement of Knowledge. c. Preparation for Service. V. Student Life in College, VI. The Personal Factors in a College Education, VII. The Practical Value of an Education, VIII. Our Indebtedness to Colleges.”
