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1. What States Aren't Saying about the 'X-Percent Solution'.

Author

Selingo, Jeffrey

Abstract

Analyzes plans of some states (California, Florida, and Texas) to admit top high school graduates to public colleges and universities as a way to promote diversity without affirmative action programs. Critics claim such plans exploit educational segregation while doing nothing to improve schools, and may create inequities by denying admission to some achieving students while admitting other underprepared students. (DB)

Published
2000

2. An Education Governor for Tough Times.

Author

Selingo, Jeffrey

Abstract

Discusses how, while other governors slash higher education spending, Gray Davis of California is championing investment in colleges to spur economic growth in his state. (EV)

Published
2002

3. How Many Research Universities Does a State Need?

Author

Selingo, Jeffrey

Abstract

Examines conflict in Texas over whether to increase appropriations for the state's two premier research universities, the University of Texas (Austin) and Texas A&M University, to match comparable institutions in other states, or whether to increase funding to raise the stature of Texas Tech University and the University of Houston. Compares state support of Texas institutions to California. (DB)

Published
2000

5. An Education Governor for Tough Times.

Author

Selingo, Jeffrey

Subjects
*HIGHER education, *POLITICAL attitudes
Abstract

Focuses on California Governor Gray Davis and his views on higher education. Determination of the governor to make higher education a solution to the state's budget problem; Comments from the state's college teachers leaders in who Governor Davis confers with on higher education; Information on Davis.

Published
2002

6. Plan to Reshape California State U. Disturbs Many Faculty Members.

Author

Selingo, Jeffrey

Subjects
*STATE universities & colleges, *EDUCATIONAL planning, *COLLEGE teachers, *HIGHER education
Abstract

Examines the planned changes to the California State University system. Plan titled `Cornerstones,' approved by the California State University Board of Trustees; Goals of the plan which faculty members do not agree with; Tenets of the plan. INSET: California State University's `Cornerstones' Plan.

Published
1999

7. In the States.

Author

Schmidt, Peter, Selingo, Jeffrey, and Healy, Patrick

Subjects
*HIGHER education, *STUDENT government, CITY University of New York. Board of Trustees
Abstract

Presents brief articles pertaining to higher education in the United States as of January 22, 1999. Retirement plans of John W. Ryan, chancellor of the State University of New York; Ruling stating that the University of California must allow student-government organizations to spend student fees on lobbying efforts; Vote by the trustees of the City University of New York on ending remedial education; More.

Published
1999

8. IN THE STATES.

Author

Suggs, Welch, Selingo, Jeffrey, and Hardi, Joel

Subjects
*HIGHER education, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *HIGHER education & state
Abstract

Presents several news briefs related to higher education. Pact reached by the University of California and California State University with California Governor Gray Davis involving funding; Vote on college bond issue in North Carolina; Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Jane Swift's decision to quit teaching at Suffolk University.

Published
2000

9. In the States.

Author

Selingo, Jeffrey

Subjects
*HIGHER education, *UNITED States education system, CALIFORNIA State University, Fresno. Board of Trustees
Abstract

Presents two news briefs pertaining to higher education in the United States as of March 26, 1999. Approval of a plan by the California State University Board of Trustees that requires the campus system to focus on improving the quality of academic programs; Decrease in the number of black applicants to the University of Washington Law School.

Published
1999

10. In the states.

Author

Selingo, Jeffrey and J.S.

Subjects
*HIGHER education, *LGBTQ+ studies, IDAHO. Board of Education
Abstract

Reports on a variety of stories from across the United States related to higher education. The chancellor of the University of Texas System deciding not to finance a political-action committee; None of the black applicants to the University of California at San Diego's School of Medicine being accepted; The Idaho State Board of Education denying a grant for a project on gay history; A growth of college-savings plans among middle-income families.

Published
1997

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