Race Gaps in Higher Education Completion: What Does the Data Say?  

Lumina Foundation invites you to a moderated discussion about race gaps in higher education completion.

While the face of America is changing, economic and social inequities among racial and ethnic groups persist. Historical and current patterns of discrimination, segregation and racism continue to foster disparities that make it increasingly difficult to achieve “the American dream.” Native American, African American and Latino students are disproportionately poor, have less access to quality education and are underrepresented in positions of power.

Education is considered the great equalizer. However, persistent gaps exist in degree attainment by race even when controlling for income. For students whose families are in the bottom of the income distribution, the dropout rate for white students is at 45 percent. African American and Hispanics drop out at rates of 55 percent and 59 percent, respectively. These gaps lead to limited opportunities to advance because economic mobility is dependent on success in postsecondary learning.

Please join us for this briefing to learn more about what the data says on the additional barriers minority students face in pursuit of higher education. The briefing will focus on identifying key barriers facing minority students and discussion on federal policy solutions beyond traditional institutional support.  

The discussion will be moderated by Danette Howard, Vice President, Policy & Mobilization, Lumina Foundation.

Panelists
     • Patrese Atine, Government and Legislative Affairs Associate, Navajo Nation
        Washington Office
     • Barbara Gault, Vice President and Executive Director, Institute for Women's
        Policy Research
     • Andrew Nichols, Director of Higher Education Research and Data Analysis, The
        Education Trust
     • Deborah A. Santiago, COO & Vice President for Policy, Excelencia in Education

Where

United States Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium

When
Thursday, June 16, 2016
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

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Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation committed to increasing the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees, certificates and other credentials to 60 percent by 2025. Lumina's outcomes-based approach focuses on helping to design and build an accessible, responsive and accountable higher education system while fostering a national sense of urgency for action to achieve Goal 2025. Find out more at luminafoundation.org.

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women and their families, promote public dialogue, and strengthen communities and societies. Find out more about its Student Parent Success Initiative at iwpr.org.