http://www.nebhe.org/thejournal/what-gives-perspectives-on-philanthropy-and-higher-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-gives-perspectives-on-philanthropy-and-higher-education NEBHE Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:35:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.nebhe.org/thejournal/what-gives-perspectives-on-philanthropy-and-higher-education/comment-page-1/#comment-25667 Reggie Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:17:48 +0000 http://www.nebhe.org/?post_type=thejournal&p=9284#comment-25667 This is a compelling topic. Charlie Desmond's questions and comments on the changes in the Higher Education system are thought-provoking. The panelists also offered great food for thought about the landscape and challenges. Great points of equality on elite colleges. Without serious investment and focus on preparing non-traditional students (low-income, first-generation-college potential, and disabled) for college success, the United States cannot make serious gains on it national bachelor's degree attainment goals. Programs, like TRIO and GEAR UP and the Posse Foundation have shown tremendous success in this area.

]]>