The mission of the Institute for Higher Education Policy is to increase access and success in postsecondary education around the world through unique research and innovative programs that inform key decision makers who shape public policy and support economic and social development.
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Imagine a world with less violence, more civic participation, greater support for the environment, significantly better personal health, greatly increased appreciation of and personal enjoyment from artistic and literary beauty, and more money. That is what we get if we can increase access to and persistence in higher education.
—Thomas D. Parker, Ed.D., Senior Associate
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A Snapshot of African Americans in Higher Education
This brief, A Snapshot of African Americans in Higher Education, highlights the trends and present-day experiences of African-American college students in recognition of national African-American History Month. This brief is not a comprehensive listing, but rather provides additional context for understanding some of the lingering challenges impeding the educational progress of African Americans.
FY2011 Budget Proposal: Thoughts and Recommendations for Increasing College Access and Success
This brief, FY2011 Budget Proposal: Thoughts and Recommendations for Increasing College Access and Success, highlights promising strategies to complement President Obama's FY2011 education budget proposal. Recommendations focus on funding efforts to increase aid to more eligible students, target better interventions, and encourage partnerships with the federal government.
