Education Deserts in Utah: Access to Higher Education in 25 Rural Communities

Abstract

A recent report by the Urban Institute (Rosenboom and Blagg, 2018) indicated the important depressive effect of distance from higher education and access to internet on enrollment in and completion of college degrees. These... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Carol Ward (Brigham Young University)
  2. Michael Cope (Brigham Young University)
  3. Scott Sanders (Brigham Young University)
  4. Paige Park (Brigham Young University)

Topic Area

Youth, Education, and Rural Vitality

Session

SID.39 » Rural Contexts for Post-Secondary Education Access and Attainment (13:30 - Friday, 27th July, Jantzen)