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Electronic linkages for higher education and access and equity
African Virtual University
http://www.avu.org/home.asp
The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization whose aim is to significantly increase access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. As an African organization, the AVU has a mandate to increase access for tertiary education and training using Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) methodologies. The AVU headquarters is situated in Nairobi, Kenya and a regional office is based in Dakar, Senegal in West Africa.
Asian Development Bank Lists
http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/Education_NatlDev_Asia/Equity_Access/default.asp
Higher Education Authority
http://www.hea.ie/index.cfm/page/category/id/172
The Higher Education Authority is the statutory planning and development body for higher education and research in Ireland. The HEA has wide advisory powers throughout the whole of the third-level education sector. In addition it is the funding authority for the universities and a number of designated higher education institutions.
International Institute for Educational Planning
http://www.unesco.org/iiep/
A powerful network of international partners, IIEP is a part of UNESCO that invests considerable efforts in networking activities to enhance local capacity in the area of education.
International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa
http://www.unesco-iicba.org/
UNESCO established the International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA) in 1999 in order to develop the capacities of African institutions to work in the areas of teacher education, curriculum development, educational policy, planning and management, and distance education. IICBA relies heavily on ICT in its work and has developed a number of electronic library resources.
Researching Equity, Access and Participation
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/projects/reap/links.htm
A Lancaster University’s program, Researching Equity, Access and Participation represents a group of researchers, educational practitioners and community development workers who explore widening access to learning amongst excluded groups of learners of all ages (e.g. minority ethnic, disabled and working-class).
Tertiary Education in Africa
http://www.worldbank.org/afr/teia/
Tertiary Education in Africa is a World Bank resource with topic areas on news and events; World Bank projects and programs; publications and reports (both Bank and non Bank publications); quality assurance; data and statistics; and related links and resources. The publications page also has an excellent bibliography on African tertiary education.
UNESCO Portal for Higher Education Institutions
www.unesco.org/education/portal/hed-institutions.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has established an online Portal on Higher Education Institutions. The Portal provides access to: higher education institutions sanctioned either by government or other competent authorities and general information about higher education, accreditation, quality assurance and related subjects in various countries. It is an entry point to each country's institutions and information, and not a centralized database or international "list."
Currently, information can be accessed on the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. In the next stage of the project, the number of countries covered will be expanded.
Achieve Inc
http://www.achieve.org/
Created by the nation's governors and business leaders, Achieve helps states raise academic standards and achievement so that all students graduate ready for college, work and citizenship. Achieve is a voice for quality in standards-based education reform and convenes governors, CEOs and other leaders at summits to sustain support for higher standards and achievement.
American Council on Education
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=AccessEquity&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=69&ContentID=18350
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=InfoCenter&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=23&ContentID=15863
ACE, the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education institutions, seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives.
College Summit
http://www.collegesummit.org/school-districts/superintendents-and-principals/college-enrollment-gap/
College Summit works in partnership with schools, school districts and colleges to develop a sustainable model for raising college enrollment rates community-wide.
EducationalPolicy.Org
http://www.educationalpolicy.org/Focus/studentaid.html
EPI is dedicated to the study of issues related to the expansion of quality educational opportunities. EPI seeks to expand educational opportunity for low-income and other historically-underrepresented students. Through high-level research and analysis, EPI provides educational leaders and policymakers with the information required to make prudent programmatic and policy decisions.
Institute for Higher Education Policy
http://www.ihep.org
The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is committed to equality of opportunity for all and helps low-income, minority, and other historically underrepresented populations gain access and achieve success in higher education. IHEP uses unique research and innovative programs to inform key decision makers who shape public policy and support economic and social development.
Lumina Foundation
http://www.luminafoundation.org/access/index.html
Lumina Foundation for Education strives to help people achieve their potential by expanding access and success in education beyond high school. Through grants for research, innovation, communication, and evaluation, as well as policy education and leadership development, Lumina Foundation addresses issues that affect access and educational attainment among all students, particularly underserved student groups, including adult learners.
Making Opportunity Affordable
http://www.makingopportunityaffordable.org/
Making Opportunity Affordable promotes and supports a productivity agenda for American higher education that includes four objectives: increasing the percentage of college-educated adults; containing costs and strategically investing resources; strengthening institutional and system capacity to serve larger and more diverse student populations; and improving student learning.
Pathways to College Network
http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/
Launched in 2001, the Pathways to College Network is an alliance of 38 national organizations and funders committed to advancing college access and success for underserved students, including those who are the first generation in their families to go to college, low-income students, underrepresented minorities, and students with disabilities. Pathways emphasizes connecting policymakers, education leaders and practitioners, and community leaders with research on effective strategies for improving college preparation, enrollment, and degree completion.
The Institute for College Access and Success
http://www.ticas.org/pub.php
An independent, nonprofit organization, the Institute for College Access & Success works to make higher education more available and affordable for people of all backgrounds. By conducting and supporting nonpartisan research, analysis, and advocacy, the Institute aims to improve the processes and public policies that can pave the way to successful educational outcomes for students and for society.
The Voice of Scholarship in Education
http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=12757
The Teachers College Record is a journal of research, analysis, and commentary in the field of education. It has been published continuously since 1900 by Teachers College, Columbia University.
UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies
http://www.choices.gseis.ucla.edu/
Widernet
http://www.widernet.org
Widernet (Casting a Wider Net) is the University of Iowa project and works with Nigerian universities to improve their capacity to utilize information and communications technologies. The site contains information about its linkages with Nigerian universities and Widernet project.
African Studies Center
http://africa.msu.edu/AHEPI/
Founded in 1960, the MSU African Studies Center (ASC) is one of nine Title VI National Resource Centers on Africa designated by the U.S. Department of Education, based on the Center’s 150 research faculty providing broad research, teaching, and service on the continent. Reflecting the priority given to research, for almost two decades, MSU graduate students have produced more Ph.D. dissertations on Africa than any other university in the northern hemisphere.
Association of African Universities
www.aau.org
The Association of African Universities (AAU) is the apex organization and forum for consultation, exchange of information and co-operation among institutions of higher education in Africa.
Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, AAU provides a platform for research, reflection, consultation, debates, co-operation and collaboration on issues pertaining to higher education. It has provided a range of services to its members and served African higher education in a variety of ways. It has established and increased its role in the five sub-regions of Africa and is thus able, at reasonable notice, to assemble teams of experts in relevant fields from the sub-regions. The Association possesses a unique capacity to convene higher education institutional leaders and policy-makers from all parts of the continent and on key issues related to African higher education and development. In addition, the Association provides leadership in the identification of emerging issues and support for debating them and facilitating appropriate follow-up action by its members, partners and other stakeholders.
Center for Policy Analysis
http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CPA/policy_analysis.htm
The Center for Policy Analysis conducts research and convenes researchers and policy makers to study issues of interest to American Council on Education members, the media, and the higher education community. Current activities of the Center focus on student financial aid, demographic trends in higher education, academic preparation for college, and the college presidency, among other topics.
Center for Higher Education Transformation
http://www.chet.org.za/
The Centre for Higher Education Transformation (CHET) mobilizes trans-disciplinary skills for specific research and capacity development projects by tapping available expertise in the national and international higher education sector. CHET co-ordinates a network of higher education researchers and provides a forum for dialogue between the different structures, stakeholders and constituencies in higher education.
Center for International Higher Education (Boston College, USA)
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/
Center for the Study of Higher Education (Penn State University, USA)
http://www.ed.psu.edu/cshe/current.html
Community College Research Center
http://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/Collection.asp?cid=12
CCRC conduct research on the major issues affecting community colleges in the United States and to contribute to the development of practice and policy that expands access to higher education and ensures success for all students. CCRC’s extensive body of research provides a strong foundation on which to build new policies and initiatives to improve the outcomes of these institutions so integral to the higher education system, employment landscape, and national economy.
Council for Opportunity in Education
http://www.coenet.us//ecm/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
The Council for Opportunity in Education is dedicated to furthering the expansion of educational opportunities throughout the United States. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies that host TRIO Programs (a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life).
Global Center of Private Financing of Higher Education
http://www.ihep.org/Research/gcpf.cfm
The Global Center on Private Financing of Higher Education (GCPF) is committed to widening access around the world by identifying global solutions to address growing concerns about paying for postsecondary education. The center serves as a central repository of comprehensive data and trend analysis of private financing strategies and tools—ranging from corporate scholarships and other philanthropic aid to private loans, bond issues, and public and private partnerships. Activities of the center include producing issue briefs and studies, providing trend analysis, and offering expert commentary.
Global Higher Education Exchange
http://www.ghee.org/
Higher Education Loans Board (Kenya)
http://www.helb.co.ke/
The government of Kenya established the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) in 1995 to disperse loans and scholarships, recover loans, and establish a revolving fund for students attending Kenyan universities. The HELB page contains information about HELB and its activities; students can also complete and submit applications on this site.
International Network of Higher Education in Africa
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/inhea/index.htm
An information clearinghouse for institutions and individuals engaged in research, development, and advocacy activities related to postsecondary education in Africa. The purpose of this Network is to strengthen and foster interest in African higher education through information sharing.
International Association of Universities
http://www.unesco.org/iau/access_he/index.html
IAU, founded in 1950, is the UNESCO-based worldwide association of higher education institutions. It brings together institutions and organizations from some 150 countries for reflection and action on common concerns and collaborates with various international, regional and national bodies active in higher education. Its services are available on the priority basis to Members but also to organizations, institutions and authorities concerned with higher education, as well as to individual policy and decision-makers, specialists, administrators, teachers, researchers and students.
International Higher Education Support Program
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp
The International Higher Education Support program (HESP) of the Open Society Institute promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences in Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe; the former Soviet Union; and Mongolia. HESP activities include support for institutions and individuals. HESP provides assistance, both financial and technical, to a network of institutions, ranging from undergraduate universities to doctoral programs and advanced studies centers. HESP institutional support focuses on sustainable curriculum and faculty development and the improvement of methods for teaching and learning.
International Higher Education Clearing House
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/ihec/policy/policy_access.htm
The IHEC website directs scholars, administrators, and other professionals to current resources to support research and practice in international higher education.
List of Higher Education Organizations on IHEP website
http://www.ihep.org/Resources/organizations.cfm
Link to research organizations in South Africa working on Higher Education:
http://www.chet.org.za/directory/research_develop.jsp
Link to Higher Education Organizations in South Africa:
http://www.chet.org.za/directory/associations.jsp
National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
http://www.highereducation.org/catreports/affordability.shtml
The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education promotes public policies that enhance Americans' opportunities to pursue and achieve high-quality education and training beyond high school. As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, the National Center prepares action-oriented analyses of pressing policy issues facing the states and the nation regarding opportunity and achievement in higher education-including two- and four-year, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit institutions. The National Center communicates performance results and key findings to the public, to civic, business and higher education leaders, and to state and federal leaders who are poised to improve higher education policy.
Nigeria Higher Education Foundation
http://www.thenhef.org/index.php
The mission of the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation is to promote excellence in Nigerian higher education. The NHEF seeks to build and expand on academic and other linkages between Nigerian and foreign universities as well as qualified Nigerians in the Diaspora.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
http://oecd.org.edu/ceri
UNESCO: Institute for Statistics
http://www.uis.unesco.org/ev.php?ID=2867_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC
US Dept of Education
http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/acsfa/edlite-access.html
Williams Project on the Economic of Higher Education (Publications)
http://www.williams.edu/Mellon/research.html
American Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Association for Gender Equity Leadership in Education
http://www.agele.org/index.cfm?secid=13316&ssecid=0
The mission of the Association for Gender Equity Leadership in Education (AGELE) is to provide leadership in the identification and infusion of gender equity in all educational programs and processes, and within parallel equity concerns, including, but not limited to, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/education/
The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), which was founded in 1987, is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically. Our organization believes that feminists - both women and men, girls and boys - are the majority, but this majority must be empowered.
Forum for African Women Educationalists
http://www.fawe.org/
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a membership organization that brings together African women ministers in charge of national education systems, female university vice-chancellors, and other senior women policy makers in education in Africa. FAWE activities span the educational spectrum—from primary school through university. A full list of FAWE reports will be found on its Web site, including the full text of several of them. There is a separate section on FAWE research on higher education. In addition, FAWE serves as the East Africa Secretariat for the Ford Foundation's International Fellowship Program.
National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education
www.ncwge.org
The National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE) is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for girls and women. It provides leadership in and advocate for the development of national education policies that benefit all women and girls. The website provides information on NCWGE’s coalition, current activities, updates on relevant federal education legislation, useful resources, and NCWGE publications.
OECD, Higher Education and Gender
http://www.oecd.org/document/52/0,3343,en_21571361_38039199_37328564_1_1_1_1,00.html
Women in Higher Education
http://www.wihe.com/$spindb.query.indexmain.wihe
Women in Higher Education is a monthly practitioner’s news journal, designed to help smart women on campus get wise about how gender affects their being successful in the male-dominated world of higher education. Its goals are to enlighten, encourage, empower and enrage women on campus. By sharing problems and solutions, women can learn to talk back, refuse to accept blame and quit taking guff from people who are less enlightened.
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