Increasing Access to College: Extending Possibilities for All Students (S U N Y Series, Frontiers in Education)

Annotation At a time when college enrollment rates for low income and under-represented students are far below those of non-minority students, policies and practices designed to increase access should be a priority for colleges, universities, high schools, and community agencies. Increasing Access to College examines pre-college enrichment programs that offer a specific and immediate remedy. Book jacket

focuses On Pre-college Enrichment Programs As A Solution To The Problem Of Minority Student Access To Postsecondary Education.

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ten Chapters By University Administrators, Scholars Of Education Theory And Teaching, And Sociologists Gauge The Availability Of A College Education, Consider The Role Of College Preparation Programs, And Offer Policy Recommendations. The Intersecting Influences Of Race, Class, Gender, Culture, And Identity Are Specifically Examined, And The Political Implication Of Redistributing Educational Resources Is Highlighted. Charts Present Key Data, And Diagrams Illustrate Important Relationships. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)