The document announces a panel discussion on making higher education more inclusive to be held on February 18, 2014 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. The panel will discuss the disparities in enrollment and graduation rates between racial groups at universities, particularly the low numbers of black undergraduates. The panelists will explore what can be done to bring more underrepresented students to campus and help them feel welcome. The panelists include UCLA's associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, the executive director of the Campaign for College Opportunity, and a senior fellow from the Century Foundation.
The document announces a panel discussion on making higher education more inclusive to be held on February 18, 2014 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. The panel will discuss the disparities in enrollment and graduation rates between racial groups at universities, particularly the low numbers of black undergraduates. The panelists will explore what can be done to bring more underrepresented students to campus and help them feel welcome. The panelists include UCLA's associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, the executive director of the Campaign for College Opportunity, and a senior fellow from the Century Foundation.
The document announces a panel discussion on making higher education more inclusive to be held on February 18, 2014 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. The panel will discuss the disparities in enrollment and graduation rates between racial groups at universities, particularly the low numbers of black undergraduates. The panelists will explore what can be done to bring more underrepresented students to campus and help them feel welcome. The panelists include UCLA's associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, the executive director of the Campaign for College Opportunity, and a senior fellow from the Century Foundation.
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