Despite Leadership, Maryland Higher Ed is Leaving Citizens Behind

February 21, 2012 - Maryland's higher education system is leaving poor, black and Hispanic residents behind, according to a new study from the Institute for Higher Education Research at Penn GSE, "Much Accomplished, Much at Stake: Performance and Policy in Maryland Higher Education."

At the same time, the stagnant economy has stalled Maryland's efforts to hold down college costs, increase student aid and reduce the volatility of state funding for higher education, researchers Laura Perna and Joni Finney of Penn's Graduate School of Education say in the report.

Maryland's governor, legislators, colleges and universities have a strong record of working together to strengthen higher education. But, Maryland is in danger of losing hard-won ground, according to the third report in a five-state study on higher education policies and performance.

Read the full report, here.