Higher Education Opportunity Program, 1970-71. Interim Report.

Overview & Synopsis

This report summarizes the status of the 1970-71 Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), and the Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) programs in the public and non-public colleges and universities in New York State. The major aims of the programs are to encourage economically and educationally disadvantaged students to enter and remain in an institution of higher education. This report presents summaries of the plans, objectives and projections of the HEOP or SEEK programs of (1) private colleges; (2) the City University; (3) the State University; and (4) the Education Department. Also included are budget projections and enrollment figures. The appendix presents: (1) examples of HEOP and SEEK programs; (2) the State University general plan for educational opportunity programs; (3) the Education Department review of the State University general plan; (4) the City University general plan for the SEEK program; and (5) the Education Department review of the City University general plan. (AF)