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Routledge Student Diversity at the Big Three - Routledge Book

Name: Student Diversity at the Big Three - Routledge Book
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Explore the historical evolution of student demographics at America's most prestigious institutions. This book examines the shifts in enrollment at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton from the 1920s through recent decades. As US college enrollments grew from 2.6 million in 1955 to 17.5 million by 2005, elite universities faced new pressures regarding diversity and institutional identity. The text looks at the difficulties Ivy League schools face when trying to meet goals for ethnic, racial, religious, and socio-economic representation. It examines how admissions officers manage these complex tasks while balancing the expectations of alumni. This study provides a deep look into the challenges of strengthening affirmative action programs and fighting discrimination within private and public higher education settings.

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Analyzes demographic changes at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton starting from the 1920s.

Examines the impact of massive US college enrollment growth between 1955 and 2005.

Discusses the challenges of maintaining diverse ethnic, racial, and religious student bodies.

Explores the tension between institutional diversity goals and alumni loyalty.

Provides insight into the work of admissions officers at elite Ivy League universities.

Investigates the complexities of affirmative action and fighting discrimination in higher education.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1412814618
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Education
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 September 2013
Listed Since: 31 January 2011

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