Access, Equity, and Community Colleges: The Truman Commission and Federal Higher Education Policy from 1947 To 2011
Overview & Synopsis
The 1947 President's Commission on Higher Education offers insight into higher education policy in the United States. This article reviews and assesses the adoption of its policy recommendations in two key areas: 1) improving college access and equity and 2) expanding the role of community colleges. (Contains 1 figure and 4 notes.)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Access, Equity, and Community Colleges: The Truman Commission and Federal Higher Education Policy from 1947 To 2011 |
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| Author / Organization | Gilbert, Claire Krendl, Heller, Donald E. |
| Subject & Discipline | Equal Education, Community Colleges, Educational History |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-163527 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |