The presentation looks at the latest statistics on participation in Higher Education, to question whether privatisation of systems has significant effects on participation, affordability and equity of Higher Education. It further looks into questions of autonomy and governance of Higher Education systems in private and public systems, and finally…

The overrepresentation of working-class African American, Latino/Latina, and Native American students in special education has been well documented and the implications that are raised for identification and intake of students with disabilities have been the focus of special education reform for many years. Even as schools have worked to change…

Discusses why for-profit colleges, with their career-oriented programs, appeal to many Hispanic, Asian, and black students. (EV)

The first Survey of Public Opinion on Higher Education shows that the United States' faith in the value of college remains strong, despite misgivings about some longstanding practices. (EV)

In today's increasingly complex and competitive global economy, a range of skills and a variety of learning tools are necessary for postsecondary students to succeed after they graduate. With this in mind, educators are using an increasing number of new technologies for the classroom to improve learning and increase pass rates among students.…

This article reports on a federal legislation that may chart a new course for states considering whether to grant in-state tuition to undocumented immigrant students. Experts say college attendance by undocumented students would be much higher if they did not have the added burden of financing public education at out-of-state or foreign student…

This document asks further education colleges in England to complete a survey of students in recognized courses of higher education. The data are intended to provide an early indication of the number of students in recognized courses of higher education in 2003-04, enable monitoring of the achievement of funding agreement targets for 2003-04, and…

Begins by describing the current condition of Latinos in higher education, then explores what educational advocates and institutional leaders can do to facilitate and accelerate their academic success. (EV)

Uses data from the 2000 census to outline the demographic shifts that will bring more students of color and older students to college campuses in the years ahead. (EV)

Describes how the Army's venture into distance learning, eArmyU, is proving to be a big success, with more than 12,000 soldiers enrolled since it began a year ago. Soldiers are lining up for the program that offers free tuition, a laptop, and Internet access. But historically black colleges and universities may be missing out due to distance…

This report summarizes results from AISD's high school exit survey of students in the graduating Class of 2009.

Kentucky's Postsecondary Education System encompasses nine public institutions and numerous independent institutions and Kentucky Adult Education. The system represents 229,061 students, 538,866 Kentucky alumni, and 275,108 GED recipients. When Kentuckians earn postsecondary degrees, their skills improve and their wages go up; they are more likely…

Highlights the diversity of community colleges' student populations, noting that they are the most diverse institutions in academia and becoming more so. (EV)

Discusses why an increasing number of Hispanics will come to rely on community colleges to provide a foot in the door of higher education, largely because community colleges are affordable, accessible, and flexible enough to meet the needs of Hispanic students. (EV)

Since 1967, the Nevada State Legislature has mandated higher education institutions compile a comprehensive report on program plans. Therefore, this report is prepared in accordance to state law requiring the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to prepare a biennial report for submission to the Nevada State Legislature that outlines a plan…