Equity and Excellence in American Higher Education |
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Author:
| Bowen, William G. Kurzweil, Martin A. Tobin, Eugene M. Pichler, Susanne C. |
Prepared for Publication by:
| Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Rao, Nirupama |
Contribution by:
| Hall, Martin Ryan, Alan |
Series title: | Thomas Jefferson Foundation Distinguished Lecture Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8139-2557-8 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2006 |
Publisher: | University of Virginia Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $25.00USD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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With recommendations ranging from reform of the admissions process, to restructuring of federal financial aid and state support of public universities, to addressing the various precollegiate obstacles that disadvantaged students face at home and in school, the authors urge all selective colleges and universities to continue race-sensitive admissions policies, while urging the most selective (and privileged) institutions to enroll more well-qualified students from families with low...
More DescriptionWith recommendations ranging from reform of the admissions process, to restructuring of federal financial aid and state support of public universities, to addressing the various precollegiate obstacles that disadvantaged students face at home and in school, the authors urge all selective colleges and universities to continue race-sensitive admissions policies, while urging the most selective (and privileged) institutions to enroll more well-qualified students from families with low socioeconomic status.