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Work Hard For The Money: Performance-Based Funding In The State Of Louisiana, Victoria C. Lloyd
Work Hard For The Money: Performance-Based Funding In The State Of Louisiana, Victoria C. Lloyd
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The purpose of this study is to examine in what ways, if any, the introduction of the equity incentive portion of Louisiana’s performance-based funding model impacted the underserved student groups it was designed to support. I employed a quantitative quasi-experimental design for this study by running three outcome variables (Adult Learner Enrollment, First-Time Enrollment for Racially Minoritized Students, and Low-Income Student Enrollment) by sector (two- and four-year public institutions) and employing a differences-in-differences regression with panel data. In my analysis I uncovered two main findings: 1) Louisiana’s equity incentive is showing early signs of success for all three underserved groups …
Rural Students On College Enrollment: Perceptions Of Influence Surrounding College Choice, Lucas M. Simmons
Rural Students On College Enrollment: Perceptions Of Influence Surrounding College Choice, Lucas M. Simmons
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose for conducting the study was to describe the community, personal experiences, and life events of individuals from rural Arkansas communities in developing their decisions to attend college and how the community impacted their successful enrollment at the University of Arkansas. Specifically, the study set out to explore how rural communities were perceived to influence college enrollment decisions and choices in degree selection. Although situated at one case study institution, the University of Arkansas, the findings have importance for all rural students and communities, and ultimately public policy and institutional behaviors. Therefore, the purpose for conducting the study was …
Becari@S Population By Cuny Campus-2012-2018, Jose Higuera Lopez
Becari@S Population By Cuny Campus-2012-2018, Jose Higuera Lopez
CUNY Mexican Studies Institute
The CUNY Mexican Studies Institute (CUNY MSI) has been working to equalize the educational achievement disparities among Mexican and Mexican-American students, striving to ensure they have equal access and support for thriving in our institution and beyond.
Consistent with the mission of the CUNY MSI, the Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund seeks highly motivated students, with a record of commitment to service in the immigrant and Mexican community in New York, without considering immigration status. Thus far, the Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund has awarded over 200 scholarships to students from 13 countries.
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