"…is a superb resource of ideas and experiences worthy of being examined at length." (The Midwest Book Review)

“Every college teacher should read this comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important pedagogical movements in contemporary higher education.”
--Alexander W. Astin, Allan M. Carter Professor of Higher Education, University of California, Los Angeles

“An essential resource for anyone interested in learning communities by the leaders in the field. Framed by years of experience, the authors provide invaluable insights into how one begins, sustains, and improves learning communities on both two- and four-year campuses. A must-read.”
--Vincent Tinto, distinguished university professor and chair, Higher Education Program, Syracuse University

“Conceptual and practical, comprehensive and illustrative. This magnificent volume proves the learning communities movement has come of age.”
--Peter Ewell, vice president, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS)

“This book contains a wealth of information, not only about learning communities, but about the efforts of higher education to improve learning through actively engaging students in the process.”
--K. Patricia Cross, professor of higher education, emerita, University of California, Berkeley