Equity and excellence in American higher education / William G. Bowen, Martin A. Kurzweil, and Eugene M. Tobin ; in collaboration with Susanne C. Pichler.

Author/creator Bowen, William G.
Format Electronic
Edition1st pbk. ed.
Publication InfoCharlottesville : University of Virginia Press,
Descriptionxvi, 453 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Education Research Complete
Subjects
Educational equalization--United States.
Discrimination in higher education--United States.
Universities and colleges--United States. --Admission.

Other author/creatorKurzweil, Martin A., 1980-
Other author/creatorTobin, Eugene M.
Other author/creatorPichler, Susanne C., 1966-
Other author/creatorEBSCO Publishing (Firm)
SeriesThomas Jefferson Foundation distinguished lecture series
Contents Framework and road map -- I: Where we have been and where we are now -- An equity and excellence time line -- In pursuit of excellence -- Equity on a national level: socioeconomic status and race -- The "elite" schools: engines of opportunity or bastions of privilege? -- II: Where we want to go: policy issues -- Race in American higher education: the future of affirmative action -- Broadening the quest for equity at the institutional level: socioeconomic status, admissions preferences, and financial aid -- Government support of higher education -- Improving college preparedness -- Concluding thoughts.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2007271299
ISBN0813925576 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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