Equity in Higher Education

An Unfinished Agenda

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  • N.V. Varghese Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

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Equity and Access

Abstract

Equity is a global concern and a national commitment. Many equity policies have succeeded in improving higher education access among underprivileged groups, but their effectiveness in enhancing learning and graduate outcomes needs empirical validation. The challenge lies in ensuring that institutional strategies extend academic support and offer initiatives to develop inclusive campuses. Recent policy reversals indicate that the fight for equity in higher education should be more resolute and steadfast.

Author Biography

N.V. Varghese, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

N.V. Varghese is distinguished visiting professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and former vice-chancellor of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, India. E-mail: nv.varghese@niepa.ac.in.

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2025-08-05

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Varghese, N. (2025). Equity in Higher Education: An Unfinished Agenda. International Higher Education, (123), 35–36. Retrieved from https://www.ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/20247

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No. 123 (2025): Summer Issue

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