This study was designed to determine what relationship exists among race, the amount of financial aid awarded, and persistence in college. Thirty black and 30 white students from similar socio-economic backgrounds were matched on sex, aptitude (their SCAT scores), and high school class rank. Persistence was defined as those students who persisted…

The programs described in the documents chosen for this review might provide some answers for colleges and universities interested in establishing, or already conducting, programs for high-risk disadvantaged students. The success of these programs indicates that institutions are able to extend their educational services to high-risk students and…

The "Transitional Year" program is an effort on the part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri to assist academically disadvantaged students from inner city high schools in the Kansas City area. Specifically, the program attempts to meet the special educational and social needs of the inner city student when…

In the fall of 1969, a program to expand educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students was initiated at Macalester College in Minnesota. During the preceding academic year, 3% of the Macalester students were non-white, whereas by the fall of 1972, just 3 years after the program was initiated, the non-white percentage had risen…

The purpose of this study is to obtain information concerning procedures and programs established for disadvantaged graduate students. The means used for gathering this information was a 3-part questionnaire which was sent to the deans of the 287 graduate schools belonging to the Council of Graduate Schools in the U.S. The first section of the…

This study presents case studies that focus in depth on what 9 diverse institutions of higher education have done about urban problems that exist in their areas. Specifically, each of the institutions selected for inclusion in the report is doing an outstanding job in one or several areas of urban, community and minority education, research or…

This report analyzes the early academic achievement of disadvantaged students admitted to the Special Educational Opportunities Program (SEOP) at the Champaign-Urbana campus of the University of Illinois. Overall gradepoint averages and grades in 3 new courses established in rhetoric, psychology, and mathematics are examined. Both criteria are…

This document presents brief descriptions of and statistical data concerning the educational opportunities available to minority group students in 106 medical schools across the U.S. The descriptions are organized under the following headings: (1) programs and curriculum; (2) faculty and administration; (3) financial aid; and (4) admissions…

The differences between two groups of students (17 Blacks and 23 Whites) were examined on the basis of participation and nonparticipation in a special studies program designed primarily to meet the needs of minority and disadvantaged students. Participating students met with more academic success than nonparticipating, irrespective of race.…

Describes Holy Names College's Children's Theatre program for children in underprivileged areas. The program consists of a "What-to-Look-for-in-a-Play" demonstration, the production itself, and creative dramatics sessions arising from the demonstration and production. (DMM)

The Dance Theatre of Harlem, which includes both a school and a publicly performing dance company, is described from its inception by its artistic director, Arthur Mitchell, to its current activities. Budgets, student characteristics, and philosophy are discussed. (LBH)

Author described Lucian, a second century writer, who urged boys from low income families to obtain a higher education and thereby gain access to the finest things in life. (Editor/RK)

Report on a special conference entitled Minority Admissions and Support Services at Selective Colleges and Universities.'' (PG)

Racially integrated campuses are now segregating the races with separate curricula, student unions and housing for black students. (HS)

The need for physicians in minority group communities demands that medical schools actively recruit and educate minority group students. (HS)