At a Crossroads: Access to Higher Education in North America

Author: 
Clifton, R.A., R.W. Jonsen, L.L. Báez & M.O. Marín
Publisher: 
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Year of Publication: 
1999

The health of the NAFTA countries' education systems and their societies depends to a great extent on our countries' willingness to invest in higher education in ways that promote increased access. This paper provides demographic data and a historical framework and then analyzes educational policies and their effects on access to post secondary higher education in North America. (Spanish and French versions available).