Diversity

The Higher Education Coordinating Board is charged by state law with monitoring and reporting on the progress of minority participation in higher education, and making recommendations to increase minority participation.

Reports

Native American Students in Washington - Affordability and Access - A Research Brief
Native Americans attend more than 40 colleges and universities in Washington and participate in postsecondary education at a rate greater than their proportional presence in the population.

Population Demographics Affecting Washington Higher Education
Presentation to Legislature/House Higher Education Committee (2009)

Diversity in Washington Higher Education (2006)
Postsecondary Opportunity and Achievement in Washington Report (May 2001)
Diversity and Participation of People of Color in Higher Education: (December 1999)

 

Board Updates and Action

Diversity Report Recommendations (April 2007)
Increasing Minority Postsecondary Participation & Success - (Presentation: April 2007)
Resolution #06-29 - Diversity in Washington Higher Education
Status of Minorities in Washington Higher Education (January 2006)

See also:
Key Facts about Higher Education in Washington
College Readiness Project