Inside Higher Ed Features Q&A with CCRC Director Thomas Bailey

By: Scott Jaschik — Inside Higher Ed (December 19, 2006)

In the December 19th, 2006 edition of  Inside Higher Ed, CCRC Director Thomas Bailey provides answers to questions about the themes of CCRC's newest book, Defending the Community College Equity Agenda (published by Johns Hopkins University Press).


Read the full-length article to learn how Dr. Bailey responds to the following questions:



> How would you define “the equity agenda?”


> What is the community college role in promoting the education of minority students?


> How are changes in state priorities and funding patterns affecting community colleges?


> What is the impact of for-profit higher education on community colleges generally and specifically their role serving disadvantaged students?


> Are there states or college districts you would point to as models for successfully defending the equity priorities in these challenging economic times?




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