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Opinion

Trump’s Handling of Census Proves He’s the Anti-Diversity President; Plus, Univ. of California’s White Affirmative Action

The presidential debate is coming up on Tuesday, but there’s no question about this: Donald Trump heads the most hostile administration when it comes to diversity.

September 28, 2020

Community Colleges

Steps Beyond Statements: Presidential Leadership in Building a Case for Inclusive Excellence

To say we live in interesting times is a vast understatement. The confluence of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic upheaval, combined with the structural racism and the ensuing race-related tragedies that continue to plague our nation, has created a “perfect storm” of conditions shining a glaring light on the inequities in our society. Community college presidents are in the eye of this storm, and it is critical for us to demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racism and supporting social justice and, more importantly, to set forth a strategy to effect reform and achieve inclusive excellence.

September 10, 2020

Latinx

Despite the UC System’s Largest Latino Class, Some Say California Voters Should Repeal Affirmative Action Ban

Twenty-five years after California banned consideration of race or ethnicity in public education, Latinos became the largest ethnic group among freshmen admitted to the University of California system for the first time. But some affirmative action advocates are wary of celebrating, saying that affirmative action is still necessary, reports The Sacramento Bee. “How many years, […]

August 30, 2020

Asian American Pacific Islander

DOJ Investigation: Yale ‘Illegally Discriminates’ Against Asian American, White Applicants

Following a two-year investigation, the U.S. Justice Department determined on Thursday that Yale University is “illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law,” reports the Associated Press. Yale “rejects scores of Asian American and white applicants each year based on their race, whom it otherwise would admit,” the […]

August 16, 2020

News Roundup

University of California Endorses Measure to Restore Affirmative Action

The University of California’s governing board on Monday unanimously approved restoring affirmative action in state colleges and government jobs, reported the Associated Press. What this means is the university’s Board of Regents endorsed a proposal that would ask voters in November to end a statewide ban on considering an applicant’s sex or race in public […]

June 15, 2020

News Roundup

Numerous Stakeholders File Brief Supporting Harvard’s Race-Conscious Admissions Policy

In tandem with attorneys general from 14 other states and the District of Columbia, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura T. Healey expressed support for Harvard University’s race-conscious admissions process in a brief filed in a federal appeals court last week, reports the Harvard Crimson. The brief is in response to a pending lawsuit against Harvard arguing […]

May 24, 2020

Students

Study: Minority Student Enrollment Hasn’t Kept Pace With Demographic Trends in States That Have Affirmative Action Bans

Enrollment of underrepresented minorities at public universities has not kept pace with demographic trends in states that have banned affirmative action, a new study finds. In these states, the portion of underrepresented minorities among students admitted and enrolling in public universities has steadily lost ground relative to changing demographic trends among high school graduates, based […]

April 8, 2020

Faculty & Staff

Judge Dismisses Anti-Affirmative Action Lawsuit Against NYU Law Review

A U.S. District Judge has dismissed a lawsuit by an anti-affirmative action group that accused New York University Law Review of violating federal anti-discrimination laws by considering race and gender when selecting members and authors, reported Reuters. The group accused NYU of using quotas to fill positions on its prestigious law review, reported Daily Caller […]

April 1, 2020

News Roundup

Idaho Senate Passes Anti-Affirmative Action Bill

Following a heated debate, the Idaho Senate voted 25-10 in favor of legislation that would forbid any preferences for women or minorities in state or local government hiring, contracting and public education, reported the Idaho Press on Thursday. “People need to be hired by their merits and competencies,” said Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens, the […]

March 17, 2020

News Roundup

California Assembly Members Introduce Amendment to Repeal Affirmative Action Ban

Two California assembly members have introduced an amendment that would repeal a ban on affirmative action in the state, reported The Daily Californian. The amendment, ACA 5, primarily authored by assembly members Shirley Weber and Mike Gipson, would allow for race and gender to be considered in hiring and college admissions. They are seeking to […]

March 16, 2020

African-American

DOJ Files Amicus Brief Saying Harvard’s Admissions Policy Violates Civil Rights Law

The U.S. Department of Justice, in an amicus brief filed on Tuesday to a federal appeals court, is arguing against a ruling from last October, which defended Harvard’s use of affirmative action in its admission process.

February 27, 2020

Campus Climate

2019 Year in Review

In 2019, issues related to diversity in higher education took the national stage, from affirmative action, to DACA and to NCAA athletics.

December 30, 2019