Diversity, Merit, and Higher Education : Toward a Comprehensive Agenda for the 21st Century

Volume 25 - Contents: Introduction--Merit and Higher Education in a Diversifying Nation: Challenges and Opportunities. Section I. Contested Constructions of Merit in the Twenty-First Century: From the Big Test to the Diversity Debate in Higher Education: Edward P. St. John and Larry Rowley, ""Critical Analysis of Merit Assumptions in Higher Education""; Krystal Williams, ""The 'Qualified' Applicant: The Origins of Admissions Tests in Higher Education""; Michele Moses, ""Merit and Justice: Are 20 More Years of Affirmative Action Enough?""; Angela Locks, Rhana Natour, and Phillip J. Bowman, ""Merit and College Choice in a Dynamic Socio-Political Environment"". Section II. Toward a Comprehensive Agenda for the Twenty-First Century: Expanding Indicators of Merit for a Diversifying Population : William E. Sedlacek, ""A Non-Cognitive Approach for a Diversifying Student Population""; Charles Ramos, ""ACT's K-12 Partnerships: Expanding Opportunity for Academic Merit""; Steven Robbins, ""Combining Admission Test Scores and Non-Cognitive Indicators: A Comprehensive Approach to College Readiness ""; Richard Roberts, ""Role of Emotional Intelligence and Non-Cognitive Constructs""; John Powell, ""A Democratic Merit Agenda: An Alternative Approach""; Phillip J. Bowman, ""A Comprehensive Social Psychological Approach: Toward a Strength-Based Assessment System"". Section III. Bridging Scholarship and Comprehensive Intervention: Angela Ebreo, Valerie Johnson, and Gloryvee Fonseca-Bolorin, ""Diversity and Comprehensive Strategies in Higher Education""; Phillip J. Bowman and Edward P. St. John, ""Toward a Twenty-First-Century Meritocracy: Bridging Scholarship, Intervention, and Social Change"". Index.