The Economic Divide on Campuses Is a National Tragedy

America's elite colleges and universities should be setting the pace when it comes to economic diversity, and yet, despite their best efforts, most are not. Evidence that elite colleges are not doing enough to bridge the economic divide between students is presented and discussed.

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Published in:The Chronicle of Higher Education 2011-09, Vol.58 (6)
Main Author: Marx, Anthony W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to education
College Applicants
College students
Colleges & universities
Community Colleges
Economic aspects
Higher education
Socioeconomic factors
Student Financial Aid
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Summary:America's elite colleges and universities should be setting the pace when it comes to economic diversity, and yet, despite their best efforts, most are not. Evidence that elite colleges are not doing enough to bridge the economic divide between students is presented and discussed.
ISSN:0009-5982
1931-1362