Awesome schools for economics??

interesteddad
Thu, 05 May 2005 16:33:36 +0000

Enrollment data for students in completely different colleges within a university, eg College of Arts & Sciences, vs. completely separate College of Engineering, having separate admissions, etc: readily available.



Alas, the distinction between “schools” and “departments” is often one one of semantics or adminstration convenience. For example, within the context of the size of a place like Swarthmore, the Engineering department is every bit as independent as the “Engineering School” at a larger place. It doesn’t even award the same degree as the rest of the students receive. It doesn’t have its own dean because, simply put, how many deans do you need for 1500 students?

I understand and agree with your point. I just don’t know how to deal with it from a practical standpoint.