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. |
| Other author | Kurzweil, Martin A., 1980- |
| Other author | Tobin, Eugene M. |
| Other author | Pichler, Susanne C., 1966- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2005. |
| Description | xvi, 453 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Thomas Jefferson Foundation distinguished lecture series Thomas Jefferson Foundation distinguished lecture series. ^A595869 |
| Contents | Framework and road map -- 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? -- 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-428) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004023111 |
| ISBN | 0813923506 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC213.2 .B69 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |