WHAT THE POSSIBLE END TO RACE-CONSCIOUS ADMISSIONS MEANS FOR TEXAS UNIVERSITIES
From The Texas Tribune
The U.S. Supreme Court could soon rule on cases challenging whether it is legal for public and private universities to consider a student’s race in college admissions.
For 60 years, the nation’s highest court has allowed affirmative action to stand despite narrowing its scope. The set of policies was introduced after the Civil Rights Movement to correct racial imbalances in education and the workforce.
Supporters have argued considering race in admissions helps to increase student diversity and provides benefits to all students. Opponents have claimed the practice is discriminatory and believe admissions should be based mainly on merit.
Legal and education policy experts are preparing for the court’s conservative majority to put an end to the policy. Here’s what that could mean for Texas:
Most public universities in Texas don’t consider race in their undergraduate admissions process, except for University of Texas. Many private schools in the state still consider race in admissions. Many university leaders have pledged a commitment to continue their diversity efforts.
Schools that consider race use it in limited ways despite perceptions that it is the only thing considered in admissions. Sometimes the smallest details — such as students’ hobbies or career aspirations — can make a huge difference when admissions offices have to decide among highly qualified applicants.
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/16/texas-universities-affirmative-action/
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