Abstract

MARTINEZ KEIM, Marcelo. Inclusive programmes:: thechallenge of equity in accesstouniversityeducation in Chile. Tinkazos [online]. 2011, vol.14, n.30, pp.145-166. ISSN 1990-7451.

The crisis in theChileaneducationsystem in general, and universityeducation in particular, has beenmademanifest in studentprotestswith a highlevel of popular support, whichhave placed issuessuch as equityonthe agenda forpublic debate. Thisarticleprovidesinformationabouttheimplementation and impact of inclusive programmesthat are currentlybeingtaken forward in threeChileanuniversities, theexperiences, strengths and weaknesses of whichcouldwell be usefultoothercountries in theregion.

Keywords : highereducation; highereducation - access; highereducation - equity; educationmanagement; studentselection; educationsystem - Chile.