A new Life Begins Siena Heights university LDR 645 Gina Gudowski

Historical Context 1970-1980 Enrollment Minorities Data Collection Financial burdens

HISTORICAL context 1980-1990 Public Perception Government Funding Intrusiveness

Historical Context 1990-200 Signing of Americans with Disabilities act. Continued expansion and spending

A new life Begins

A new Life begins What does higher education look like today? What are our challenges? Where do we go from here?

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