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Presidents Break With Supreme Court on Affirmative Action
Most college and university presidents disagree with the decision on race-conscious admissions and think it will reduce diversity in higher education—just not at their institutions, a new survey finds.
Managing the Demand Cliff
The other enrollment cliff is something that higher ed leaders can actually do something about, write Rebecca Mathews, Bijan Warner and Peter Stokes.
Direct Admissions Spreads, State by State
From Georgia to Wisconsin, state university systems are adopting the experimental policy, hoping to boost enrollment and reach new students.
The Week in Admissions News
Georgia launches a new direct admissions program; ACT scores drop again; many public and private New York institutions waive application fees.
Do ‘Women in STEM’ Programs Violate Title IX?
Civil rights complaints against initiatives for women in male-dominated STEM fields are piling up. But it’s not clear that such programs are actually illegal.
Scores of N.Y. Colleges Waive Application Fees in October
Negotiating Bachelor’s Degree Programs at Community Colleges
The California State University system is contesting five proposed baccalaureate programs at community colleges. It is working with California Community Colleges to improve the program-review process.
Equity-Focused Possibilities for Dual Enrollment
A new Community College Research Center report examines the positive outcomes of expanding program participation to diverse student groups.