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Evaluation of the Societal Policy and Objectives of an Urban University. Societal Factors.

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Title:	Evaluation of the Societal Policy and Objectives of an Urban University. Societal Factors.
Authors:	Costello, F. J.
Peer Reviewed:	N
Page Count:	49
Publication Date:	1974
Document Type:	Reports - Research
Descriptors:	Community Relations, Community Study, Comparative Analysis, Educational Sociology, Enrollment, Higher Education, School Community Relationship, Social Stratification, Social Structure, Student Distribution, Universities
Abstract:	The University of New Haven, a private urban institution, has consistently published a strong commitment to service to the "community" and the "New Haven student." This paper tests the degree to which the university complies with its commitment. A social structure of the surrounding communities was extracted from the U.S. Census Reports. The community social structure was statistically compared to a social structure analysis of the university's student body. Results show a reasonable relationship between the community social structure and the student body social structure. Conclusions support the proposition that the university is community oriented. (Author)
Entry Date:	1974
Accession Number:	ED131784
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	The University of New Haven, a private urban institution, has consistently published a strong commitment to service to the "community" and the "New Haven student." This paper tests the degree to which the university complies with its commitment. A social structure of the surrounding communities was extracted from the U.S. Census Reports. The community social structure was statistically compared to a social structure analysis of the university's student body. Results show a reasonable relationship between the community social structure and the student body social structure. Conclusions support the proposition that the university is community oriented. (Author)