New criteria for the design of liberal arts programs are formulated. These criteria concern the relationships among liberal arts content, process, and delivery system. The central role of process in time-variable educational systems is stressed. Crucial questions concerning the concept of purpose in the design of a liberal arts experience are raised.
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