Evaluates an initiative, conducted from 2000 to 2005, to increase college access for underrepresented minority students at 28 independent college and university campuses in California. Highlights practical lessons for addressing issues of diversity.

Provides an analysis of hiring and retention data, from 2000 and 2004, at twenty-seven private colleges and universities in California. Examines efforts to increase racial/ethnic faculty diversity. Part of the foundation's Campus Diversity Initiative.

Provides an analysis of hiring and retention data, from 2000 and 2004, at twenty-seven private colleges and universities in California. Examines efforts to increase racial/ethnic faculty diversity. Part of the foundation's Campus Diversity Initiative.

Surveys University of California students on their use of Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credit programs. Explores the debate over whether federal aid should emphasize incentives to attend college or relief to those already planning to attend.

Surveys University of California students on their use of Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credit programs. Explores the debate over whether federal aid should emphasize incentives to attend college or relief to those already planning to attend.

Assesses the impact of community organizing for school reform on student outcomes such as attendance and test scores, school-community relationships, parent engagement, teacher morale, and policy and resource distribution at the system level.

Assesses the impact of community organizing for school reform on student outcomes such as attendance and test scores, school-community relationships, parent engagement, teacher morale, and policy and resource distribution at the system level.

Outlines the Strengthening Pre-collegiate Education in Community Colleges project's activities, results, and lessons learned, including five principles for teaching underprepared students. Recommends an institution-wide focus and faculty collaboration.