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Peer reviewedBergmann, Barbara R. – Academe, 1997
Argues that if higher education is to get rid of affirmative action, it should first discontinue special admission of less qualified candidates who are admitted because they are athletes, alumni children, or the children of friends of administrators. Reports on a survey of 52 black college students concerning effects of affirmative action. (MSE)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, College Admission, College Faculty
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This January 21, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "The Perils of Pursuing Prestige" (Lovett, Clara M.); (2) "A…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, College Faculty, Affirmative Action
Ashcroft, Kate; Bigger, Stephen; Coates, David – 1996
This book examines issues in studying equal opportunity in colleges and universities, especially those in the United Kingdom, and methods for conducting research into equal opportunity issues. It is intended to provide a framework of ideas and starting points for research. Most of the techniques suggested are forms of participant research on a…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Action Research, Affirmative Action, College Admission
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This February 25, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Sins of Admission" (Sumner, James); (2) "Admissions Today: 6…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Admission, College Choice, Scores
