Robert H. Fenske

Association for the Study of Higher Education

Christine A. Geranios

ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education

Jonathon E. Keller

David A. Moore

This report surveys government and private programs that aim to encourage the future college enrollment of elementary and secondary students, especially those from underrepresented groups and the direct outreach of collegiate academic programs to the lower schools for the same general purpose. It also presents a brief review of societal goals of equality for the nation's educational system. Also included are evaluations for some early intervention programs and recommAndations for follow-up college and university administrators.

Opening the Door to Higher Education

Early Intervention Programs

Marvin W. Peterson

This reader is designed for higher education programs and for institutions with planning and/or institutional research offices or staff that have a need for professional training and development. The articles in the reader were selected from a diverse range of sources that represent a wealth of well-know and respected scholars and practitioners in the field. Most of the selections were chosen for their significance as research based, conceptual or synthesis literature. The reader's editors have provided a well-rounded coverage which reflects the broad current models and approaches to planning and the roles of institutional research. In addition, an extensive and up-to-date Other Resources section includes "Related Higher Education Reference Books and Related Publication," as well as descriptions of relevant "Data Base Resources," "Periodic Data Reports," and "Related Professional Associations." Features include: Offers comprehensive coverage in the field of planning and institutional research Addresses significant and substantive issues Presents a well-focused overview on planning and instructional research in the introduction Contains useful selections for in-service and professional development Selections were chosen through an extensive literature search and review - primarily from higher education literature Provides extensive information on other related resources Includes a special section on "Using the Internet"

ASHE Reader on Planning and Institutional Research

Association for the Study of Higher Education

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