From access to achievement: Closing the gap in higher education

Equity and access in higher education is about more than just making sure people have equal opportunity to apply and attend. Guest: Anne Hornak, professor of higher education at Central Michigan University Summary In this episode of The Search Bar, host Adam Sparkes sits down with Anne Hornak to discuss equity and access in higher education. The two dive into some of the biggest barriers to higher education, how universities can set students up for success, the role of social class on college campuses, and more. 00:00 Introduction 02:38: How do you define equity in the context of higher education? 05:30: What are some key barriers in access to higher education today? 09:44: What can universities do to make sure all students are set up for success? 17:56: How does the cost of college impact access to higher education? 26:52: What motivates students to continue with school while struggling? 32:28: What is the role of “class” on a college campus? 37:01: What trends do you see on the horizon for equity and access in higher education?