November 16

College Access and Retention.

Readings:

View Video:  College Inc.  (PBS Video).

Ballinger, P.  (2007).  Why and How SocioEconomic Factors Should be Used in Selective College Admissions. NEW DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENT SERVICES, no. 118, Summer 2007

Miller, B. and Ly, P. (2010).  College Drop Out Factories.  Washington Monthly,

Due:

Discussion Work Due:  Posting to Class in the U.S. forum

In class: Workshopping our Narratives.

Bring:  draft of a “moment” in which you became aware of the significance of your social class background  in your schooling, and at least several possible images to support your story.