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Trends in Diversity: A National Perspective. Bryan J. Cook Director Center for Policy Analysis American Council on Education. “ By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.” President Barak Obama. 2007 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34).
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Trends in Diversity:A National Perspective Bryan J. Cook Director Center for Policy Analysis American Council on Education
“By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.” • President Barak Obama
Optimistic Scenario: Estimated 2020 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)
Optimistic Scenario: Estimated 2020 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34) 10.4% gap remains between U.S. Attainment and conservative estimate of top OECD Country
The Problem: Degree attainment and Population Change (age 25 to 34)
High School Completion Rates for 18-24 year old population 1986-2006
Immediate College Enrollment Rates for 18-24 year old population 1986-2006
Distribution of Race at Michigan Four Year Schools, 1996 and 2006
Distribution of Race at Michigan Two Year Schools, 1996 and 2006
Percentage of Undergraduates Aged 24 or Younger Who Are Male
Percent of Undergraduates Who Are Male by Race and Income, 2007
Overview • Educational Attainment major goal • HS graduation rates are bad • Growing diversity, especially at two year schools) • Gender Equity: income important • New R/E reporting requirements will impact racial diversity trend data.
Q & A Bryan J Cook Bryan_cook@ace.nche.edu 202-360-3590