ERIC Number: ED558176
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Dec
Pages: 20
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Access to Attainment: An Access Agenda for 21st Century College Students
Miller, Abby; Valle, Katherine; Engle, Jennifer; Cooper, Michelle
Institute for Higher Education Policy
This report, "Access to Attainment: An Access Agenda for 21st Century College Students," examines the challenges facing 21st century students and presents strategies for addressing these challenges through policy-and practice-based solutions at the institutional, state and national levels. Recommendations include implementing a college-going culture, clarifying and strengthening academic pathways, controlling the cost of college, and streamlining pathways to success. "Access to Attainment" is part of a wider initiative funded by TG.
Descriptors: College Students, Access to Education, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Barriers, Performance Factors, College Preparation, College Choice, Paying for College, Low Income Groups, Educational Principles, Alignment (Education), Investment, Graduation Rate, Educational Attainment, Educational Change, Change Strategies, Educational Improvement
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Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: TG (Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation)
Authoring Institution: Institute for Higher Education Policy
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