Here are two interesting articles exploring the notion of educational deserts, and, more broadly, what it means for institutions of higher education to serve community members nearest to their physical location (within 50-60 miles of the campus).
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From co-chair Larry Geri: “Here are some selected figures from Grewe’s book forecasting higher ed demand in the US. And I added a few charts on forecasts of population growth in Thurston County.”