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Equity and Excellence in American Higher Education

Contributor(s): Bowen, William G (Author), Andrew W Mellon Foundation (Prepared by), Kurzweil, Martin A (Author), Hall, Martin (Contribution by), Rao, Nirupama (Prepared by), Tobin, Eugene M (Author), Ryan, Alan (Contribution by), Pichler, Susanne C (Author)

ISBN: 9780813923505

Publisher: University of Virginia Press

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Pub Date: April 12, 2005

Dewey: 379.26

LCCN: 2004023111

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 1.55" H x 9.32" L x 6.54" W ( 1.93 lbs) 480 pages

Series: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Distinguished Lecture

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Description: 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 socioeconomic status.

Review Quotes: "[The book] should be compulsory reading for all interested in higher education and in social justice."

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