Shaping Nevada’s Future: What the State Can Do to Invest in College Access and Success
Published Nov 2008
Explores barriers to college access and completion in Nevada and recommends state policy changes to better serve low-income and minority students
The report, Shaping Nevada’s Future: What the State Can Do to Invest in College Access and Success, reveals an investment in Nevada’s higher education can lead to significant economic benefits for the state and its residents. The report uses a variety of existing data sources—along with interviews with state and local policymakers, K–12 and higher education officials, students, and citizens of Nevada—to explore the barriers that Nevada students face in their pursuit of postsecondary education. The study shows that many students—particularly those from low-income families and minority groups—are finding it difficult to gain access to and succeed in college.