<p>Such a true point about the community colleges. I’ve attended 3 universities/colleges plus I took a couple of computer courses at our local community college. The faculty there was amazing. They were so approachable, dedicated, and hard working. They were far superior to any of the profs I had at other schools!</p>
<p>According to their website, Deep Springs employs three long-term faculty members on 6-year contracts – one for humanities, one for natural sciences and one for social sciences. They also have three visiting professors. It sounds like a truly unique place. I particularly like this understated quote from their website:</p>
<p>“The average class size is four, so every member must come prepared to contribute to the discussion.” Kind of hard to sleep in and ask a roommate to take notes. </p>
<p>I’m reminded of the words of Jay Mathews in Harvard Schmarvard when discussing St. John’s College in MD/NM. “It attracts a very special type of person, and you need to be very sure that you are one of them”.</p>
<p>Thanks for your replies. Any other ideas on schools?</p>