Making the Case

Key Messages and Data • Making the Case Resources • Media Activity • Speeches and Addresses • Books and Reports •

Fact 6 - Collaborative and Interactive Learning
Independent college and university students perceive their classrooms to be more collaborative and interactive than students at public institutions. For instance, 77 percent of seniors at independent colleges ask questions in class or contribute to class discussions compared with 67 percent of public seniors.

Source: National Survey of Student Engagement (2003) comparison report prepared for the Council of Independent Colleges.