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Author:

Bowen, William G.

Title:

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

Edition:

1st pbk. ed.

Publisher:

University of Virginia Press,

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

xvi, 453 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Educational equalization--United States.
Discrimination in higher education--United States.
Universities and colleges--United States--Admission.

Other Authors:

Kurzweil, Martin A., 1980-
Tobin, Eugene M.
Pichler, Susanne C., 1966-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-428) and index.

Contents:

Index. List of tables -- Acknowledgments -- and Framework and road map -- pt. 1. Where we have been and where we are now -- ch. 2. An equity and excellence time line -- ch. 3. In pursuit of excellence -- ch. 4. Equity on a national level : socioeconomic status and race -- ch. 5. The "elite" schools : engines of opportunity or bastions of privilege? -- pt. 2. Where we want to go : policy issues -- ch. 6. Race in American higher education : the future of affirmative action -- ch. 7. Broadening the quest for equity at the institutional level : socioeconomic status, admissions preferences, and financial aid -- ch. 8. Government support of higher education -- ch. 9. Improving college preparedness -- ch. 10. Concluding thoughts -- Appendix A : Equity and excellence in higher education : the case of the University of Cape Town / Martin Hall -- Nan Yeld, Janice McMillan, and Martin Hall -- Appendix B : Preferences based on socioeconomic status : methodological notes -- Appendix tables -- Notes -- References -- Index.

Series:

Thomas Jefferson Foundation distinguished lecture series

ISBN:

9780813925578 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0813925576 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2007271299

Locations:

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)