The study investigates the chances of gaining admission to Georgian higher education in relation to residential origin. The analysis of broad trends is combined with details from an in-depth individual-level inquiry. Qualitative data on the entire population of 150,000 applicants over the period 2005-9, together with interview data from a…

This article presents a comparative-historical analysis of access to higher education in Georgia. It describes the workings of corrupt channels during the Soviet and early post-Soviet periods and the role of standardized tests in fighting corruption in higher education admission processes after introduction of the Unified National Entrance…

This article gives an overview of significant civil rights cases in Georgia since 1954. Focused on are cases involving racial discrimination in higher education. (Author/MC)

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has established a policy that a graduate of a Georgia high school should be given the opportunity to attempt a college education in the University System. The Special Studies Program was organized to facilitate this ideal. The fundamental objectives of the program are to: (1) provide greater…

This report concerning the 34 state institutions of higher education in the University System of Georgia presents data for 1994-95 on students, college programs and degrees, faculty and staff, finance, facilities, and research and service activities. Data regarding students includes: headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment, enrollment by…

This report provides a wide range of comparative and historical data on the 34 state institutions of higher education in Georgia for the period 1995-97. Data tables are grouped into the following categories: general information; students; academic information; faculty and staff; financial information; facilities; research; and continuing education…