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Report Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report is a retrospective analysis of the changing demographics at selective and open-access institutions from 2009 to 2019; researchers ended their analysis in 2019 to account for changing enrollment patterns that resulted, in part, from the COVID-19 pandemic. Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These student-athletes were also interviewed about the support services that they needed. Michigan community colleges are open-admission institutions that offer affordable education and provide a vehicle for African American males who might not otherwise pursue a college education. Seek out support services.

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Was affirmative action overrated? This study implies it is

University Business

College leaders aired their frustration over the fall of affirmative action last summer, and admissions officers everywhere were predominantly against its erasure. CEW did not include data from 2020 onward after observing the seismic impact the pandemic had on students’ enrollment patterns. The post Was affirmative action overrated?

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Why we must improve opportunity and accessibility for adult learners

University Business

Meanwhile, student enrolment from those who are 30+ has steadily declined since 2009, opting instead for remote and part-time options. Academic support services: Math and English skill courses and tutoring can help mature students feel more supported when adjusting to higher education.