Equity and excellence in American higher education

Equity and excellence in American higher education / William G. Bowen, Martin A. Kurzweil, and Eugene M. Tobin ; in collaboration with Susanne C. Pichler.

"Thomas Jefferson once stated that the foremost goal of American education must be to nurture the "natural aristocracy of talent and virtue." Although in many ways American higher education has fulfilled Jefferson's vision by achieving a widespread level of excellence, it has not...

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Main Author: Bowen, William G.
Other Authors: Kurzweil, Martin A., 1980-, Tobin, Eugene M., Pichler, Susanne C., 1966-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2005.
Series:Thomas Jefferson Foundation distinguished lecture series.
Subjects:
Educational equalization > United States.
Discrimination in higher education > United States.
Universities and colleges > United States > Admission.
Holy Cross Note:Dinand copy contains dedication to Father McFarland and is signed by the authors.

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