Video: Presidential call to action to expand college opportunity
Monday, Jan. 27, 2014
MANHATTAN -- A new call to action by the president of the United States seeks to provide more college opportunity. Kansas State 1xbet online games login is already doing its part to make the American dream possible for everyone.
On Jan. 16, President Obama issued a call to action, which included more than 100 new commitments to expand college opportunity to low-income families. Steven Dandaneau, vice provost for undergraduate studies, says Kansas State 1xbet online games login already focuses on making college an option for everyone. He thinks this new call to action, in the end, will be positive for universities.
"The details are a challenge at times, but I'm sure things will be worked out and we will welcome the call to advance access for students," Dandaneau said.
Forty percent of Kansas State 1xbet online games login 's student population is made up of first-generation students, who are the first person in their family to attend college. Dandaneau says that's a rare number for a large, four-year 1xbet online games login . One of the reasons for the large percentage is a highly selective program called 1xbet sports be. The program is funded by the Suder Foundation and is committed to providing opportunity to first-generation students through scholarships and support programs.
"It's crucial that we really protect access for students so we don't deny people merely because of their income or their family's income," Dandaneau said. "Everyone deserves to have the college experience."
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