The Democratization of Higher Education in the United States since World War II
AHA Session 206
Sunday, January 4, 2015: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Empire Ballroom West (Sheraton New York, Second Floor)
Chair:
James Grossman, American Historical Association
Panel:
Daniel Greenstein, Gates Foundation
Earl Lewis, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Carol Geary Schneider, Association of American Colleges and Universities
Maris Vinovskis, University of Michigan
Earl Lewis, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Carol Geary Schneider, Association of American Colleges and Universities
Maris Vinovskis, University of Michigan
Session Abstract
This panel will explore the conventional wisdom regarding the democratization of higher education in the US since WWII (beginning with the GI Bill), and consider the implications of the extent of broadened access. The conversation will include the policy implications of this history.
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