"Understanding the complexity of racial categories is essential for achieving equity and reducing inequality in the United States. The authors show how that by disaggregating data on race, researchers and policymakers can more fully understand how race is factored in educational settings"--

In this book the author draws on the insights and evidence gained in administering the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This book identifies four domains of excellence including degree completion, equity, student learning, and labor market success, and describes in detail the policies and practices that have allowed some community colleges to succeed in these domains. By starting with a holistic definition of excellence, measuring...

"As first-generation students gain greater access to higher education, faculty and staff at colleges and universities must provide intentional engagement that supports their persistence and graduation. This book serves as guidebook for higher education practitioners seeking to implement or enhance first-generation programming at their institutions. Chapters provide detailed descriptions of the development, implementation, and assessment of programs...