基本説明
This oral history provides a view of higher education as experienced by a wide array of students, teachers, and administrators.
Full Description
Behind the hallowed walls of higher education are students who did not grow up expecting to attend college, students who walked through open doors not knowing what to expect on the other side. For some, these open doors became revolving doors, and they simply gave up. For many others, however, there were unexpected successes, successes that included more than academic accomplishments. These people came through the system with an increased sense of self-confidence that empowered them in the world beyond college. This oral history tells the story of the struggles as well as of the triumphs related to the fight for access and high quality in higher education. Thus, it provides a unique look at the past state of higher education, and at the measures that might be taken to improve our future educational system.
The book begins with a brief historical overview of what access to higher education looked like before the 20th century. Following chapters tell the actual stories and are organized around four themes: the power of belief in students; access with success; institutional commitment; and effective support systems. Finally, a set of recommendations is provided that will help to keep the doors open for those still wishing to enter. Educators at all levels, graduate students studying higher education, and interested readers in the general public will all find this book an invaluable resource.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Historical Framework
Chapter 2 Belief in Students: A Powerful Foundation
Chapter 3 Access: The Myth and Reality of the Revolving Door
Chapter 4 Where Does the Commitment Begin?
Chapter 5 Building Support Systems: What Works and What Doesn't Work?
Chapter 6 Vision for the Future
Interviewee Biographies
Glossary
References
Index
