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 InfoCharlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2005.
Descriptionxvi, 453 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesThomas 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [393]-428) and index.
LCCN 2004023111
ISBN0813923506 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks LC213.2 .B69 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold