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The price we pay economic and social consequences of inadequate education /

Table of Contents: “…Levin -- Assessing the scope of the challenge -- Beyond educational attainment : a multifaceted approach to examining economic inequalities / Richard Rothstein and Tamara Wilder -- Diversity and the demographic dividend : achieving educational equity in an aging white society / Marta Tienda and Sigal Alon -- Implications of educational inequality in a global economy / Thomas Bailey -- Quantifying the costs of inadequate education -- Consequences for the labor market / Cecilia Elena Rouse -- Consequences in health status and costs / Peter Muennig -- Crime and the costs of criminal justice / Enrico Moretti -- Welfare and the costs of public assistance -- Jane Waldfogel, Irwin Garfinkel, and Brendan Kelly -- Directions for reform -- Educational interventions to raise high school graduation rates / Henry M. …”
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Empowering women in higher education and student affairs theory, research, narratives, and practice from feminist perspectives /

Table of Contents: “…Setting the context : a contemporary (re)examination of women in higher education and student affairs -- pt. 2. Considering experiences of women throughout the academy : an exploration of undergraduates, graduate students, and administrators -- pt. 3. …”
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Going to University. The Influence of Higher Education on the Lives of Young South Africans : The Influence of Higher Education on the Lives of Young South Africans / by Case, Jennifer M., Mogashana, Disa, Marshall, Delia, McKenna, Sioux

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American universities in a global market

Table of Contents: “…Storm clouds for American higher education? -- Is the U.S. losing its preeminence in higher education? …”
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The Low-Density University : 15 Scenarios for Higher Education / by Maloney, Edward J., Kim, Joshua, 1969-

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Why public higher education should be free : how to decrease costs and increase quality at American universities / by Samuels, Robert, 1961-

Table of Contents: “…-- Making all public higher education free -- Educating students for a multicultural democracy.…”
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Environmental Leadership Capacity Building in Higher Education Experience and Lessons from Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders /

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Mobilities of Knowledge

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Academic Pipeline Programs : Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor's to the Professoriate / by Byrd, Curtis D., Mason, Rihana S.

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Do babies matter? gender and family in the ivory tower / by Mason, Mary Ann

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The Future of Learning Institutions in a Digital Age / by Davidson, Cathy N., 1949-

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Individuality in learning /

Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge /

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From diplomas to doctorates the success of black women in higher education and its implications for equal educational opportunities for all /

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Places of Engagement : Reflections on Higher Education in 2040 - A Global Approach /

Table of Contents: “…-- free speech and the university / Carel Stolker -- What ought we to wish from university graduates? / James Kennedy -- The student in 2040 / Rhea van der Dong -- Setting the agenda : 'to whom are we answering'? …”
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The work of the university by Levin, Richard C.

Table of Contents: “…-- The spirit of adventure -- Yale time -- Beginnings -- Welcome to Yale -- The university's role in society -- Universities and our common wealth -- The American university as an engine of economic growth -- Universities as urban citizens -- The global university -- The graduate's role in society -- Education for self and for others -- On controversy -- Taking the next step -- The task of citizenship -- Beyond community service: the nation and the wider world -- Reflections on revolution -- China on my mind -- Thinking about September 11 -- Building a better Yale -- Yale's fourth century -- Yale at 300 -- Honoring schools, teachers, and traditions -- An embryonic democracy -- A salute to Princeton -- Remembering Oxford -- Chasing after society -- James Tobin, scholar-hero -- A devoted mentor -- Shimon Peres -- Blessed is the match -- Reflections on the American economy -- Can America compete in world markets?…”
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Toward a global PhD? forces and forms in doctoral education worldwide /

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Determined to succeed? performance versus choice in educational attainment /

Table of Contents: “…: family background and secondary education choices in Denmark / Anders Holm and Mads Meier Jaeger -- Social background and educational transitions in England / Michelle Jackson -- Class origins, high school graduation, and college entry in the United States / Stephen L. …”
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Keeping good teachers

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Perceptions on students' school related problem behaviors and methods of their interventions in selected primary schools of Lideta Zone, Addis Ababa / by Gutte, Kelbessa