Unlocking Opportunity through Broadly Accessible Institutions

Synopsis

This groundbreaking resource highlights the unique mission and purpose of bachelor’s degree granting accessible institutions (BAIs), exploring the challenges and opportunities present within these institutions, and offering a counterpoint to the current dialogue that frames these institutions with a deficit-perspective. Featuring a broad range of esteemed and influential voices in the field of higher education, policy research, and administration, this unique collection argues that BAIs are an important but overlooked category of institutions in American post-secondary education, and demonstrates the critical role that BAIs play in the higher education landscape, distinct from traditional community colleges and elite universities. Chapters cover key issues such as educational policy, leadership opportunities, faculty, the role of geography, racial equity, and developmental education. Ultimately, this edited volume challenges damaging assumptions about the organizational nature, purpose, and role of BAIs in shaping educational opportunity for diverse student populations, and therefore contributes valuable scholarship to the ongoing dialogue and debate around achieving equity in higher education access in the United States.

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

260 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000529364

Related ISBNs:

9780367564223, 9780367564209, 9781003097686

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

12/30/21

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Gloria Crisp, Kevin R. McClure, and Cecilia M. Orphan

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Education

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Gloria Crisp

Edited by:

Kevin R. McClure

Edited by:

Cecilia M. Orphan