Higher Education and Contemporary Society

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Analysis of the changing role of higher education in a diverse & contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on the mission & role of public & private two-year & four-year colleges in urban settings. Federal & state higher education policies along with recent court decisions are reviewed in relation to their impact on educational access, equity, & pluralism. Recent social & educational systemic initiatives developed to respond to the needs of a growing diverse society are examined.