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Historically, HBCU students and alumni have played a pivotal role in securing the civil rights of not only Black people, but of all marginalized Americans. Iowa’s legislation doesn’t just ban DEI offices; it goes on to restrict the topics on which an institution may take a position , a list that includes “socialjustice” and “antiracism.”
In a press conference Thursday, the organization took credit for the university’s February decision that it would not require DEI statements from job and tenure candidates, as well as the school’s recent confirmation that a task force to integrate socialjustice into curricula had been disbanded and its recommendations not taken.
David Acosta As the head of DEI efforts in two states where affirmative action is already banned , Acosta has vetted experience in maneuvering institutions around restrictions against race-based admissions. Now, opponents to DEI liken the terms “socialjustice warrior” and “woke” to indoctrination.
Dr Agnieszka Nance from Tulane (a pioneer in this field) has said: ‘When community service is integrated into the curriculum, it can change the culture of the institution, impact admissions and retention, and help students feel like they’ve found their place.’
A record $38 million was raised for undergraduate financial aid in FY2019 to attract top students. “ Scholarships allow us to attract the best students from around the world, regardless of their financial or geographic background,” said Stuart Schmill ’86, dean of admissions and student financial services.
A Possible Solution: Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) is a comprehensive process that involves more than just recruitment and admissions. This holistic approach encompasses marketing, recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies, all aimed at achieving optimal enrollment and graduation rates.
Dear Goucher community, With our fall semester now well underway, I thought I’d provide everyone with a brief update on the progress we’ve made this past year on the diversity, equity, inclusion, and socialjustice goals we spelled out for ourselves in our strategic plan , Cultivating Global Changemakers.
From their controversial legacy admissions practices to their outsized political influence, these institutions are not merely places of learningthey are gatekeepers of social and economic power, shaping the future through both exclusion and influence.
Of course, you still have to pass the standards of the schools admissions board. Harvard has had alumni like Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first African American woman to the high court. If this is the way to overcome the legal attacks on race-based admissions, and a bad SCOTUS decision, thats great.
Law schools exacerbate these inequities through their admissions processes, which heavily favor students from affluent backgrounds. Furthermore, law schools connections with corporate sponsors and wealthy alumni networks often shape the curriculum and career pathways offered to students. The Dred Scott v.
Gasman underscores the opportunities provided through donor and alumni connections to bring funds into drained or eliminated coffers. The Supreme Court’s ruling saw a deep decrease in Black student enrollment at some elite institutions. Ultimately, Gasman urges higher education institutions to continue doing what they do best.
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