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Enrollment professionals can use the online trainings and tools on this page to develop policies and practices that achieve diversity-related goals. With the information we provide, you can feel confident that your arguments will be evidence-based and legally sound.
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Webinar: The Shifting Landscape: Navigating the Supreme Court’s Decision on Race in College Admission (July 2023)
Review this recorded session from July 2023 for an analysis of the Supreme Court’s opinions in the SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC cases, including information regarding the enrollment policy and practice implications of those decisions. To access this presentation, use the passcode: access2023!
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Webinar: Navigating in Times of Challenge: Reflections and Guidance on the US Supreme Court's Consideration of the SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC Cases (April 2022)
Review this recorded session from April 2022 for timely analysis on the SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC case, as well as practical, hands-on recommendations from enrollment leaders. To access this presentation, use the passcode: access2022!
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Webinar: Navigating in Times of Challenge: Fundamentals on Policy and Practice Associated with Race and Ethnicity in Admissions (June 2022)
Review this recorded session from June 2022 to learn additional specific, race-neutral enrollment management strategies in advance of the major U.S. Supreme Court action expected this fall and next year. Legal, policy, and practice professionals share their expertise and guidance, including how to leverage College Board's Landscape® tool in the context of the broader legal environment. passcode: access2022!
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Webinar: Navigating in Times of Challenge: Reflections on U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments in SFFA v. Harvard/UNC (December 2022)
Review this recorded session from December 2022 to hear from experts who unpack the fall oral arguments—highlighting surprises and key points that could shape the Court’s final decisions. You will also get a recommended framework, suggested strategies, and a timeline for immediate action based on a range of possible outcomes. To access the recording, use this passcode: access2022!
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The Playbook: Understanding the Role of Race Neutral Strategies in Advancing Higher Education Diversity, 2nd Edition
This practical guide provides an overview of race-and ethnicity-neutral strategies and “plays” that can advance institutional diversity interests.
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Federal Nondiscrimination Law Regarding Diversity: Implications for Higher Education Financial Aid and Scholarship Policies and Programs
This guide gives undergraduate and professional school enrollment officials practical, actionable information and guidance on the design and implementation of financial aid and scholarship policies that advance diversity goals through consideration of race, ethnicity, and sex.
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Federal Law and Recruitment, Outreach, and Retention: A Framework for Evaluating Diversity-Related Programs
A tool to help college and university leaders understand how to structure their recruitment, outreach, and retention programs in a manner that best achieves their diversity-related goals and minimizes legal risk.
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Achieving Educational Excellence for All: A Guide to Diversity-Related Policy Strategies for School Districts
This publication provides school boards, school district leaders, district staff, community leaders, and parents with practical guidance on policy issues associated with student diversity.
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Bridging the Research to Practice Gap
A review of research findings and policy implications for colleges and universities pursuing mission-driven diversity and inclusion goals.
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Building an Evidence Base to Advance Diversity Goals: Key Institutional Actions After Fisher
This presentation is designed to frame key questions and suggest key evidence that can guide institutional deliberation and action for advancing education goals associated with diversity.
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Understanding Holistic Review in Higher Education Admissions
This guide provides insights into the values, logic, and rigor behind effective holistic review in higher education admissions. It also discusses key features and elements of well-designed holistic review policy development and process management.
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Students for Fair Admission v. Harvard
This webinar outlines issues relevant to the federal court’s September 30, 2019 decision in Students for Fair Admission v. Harvard.
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Not Black and White: Making Sense of the United States Supreme Court Decisions Regarding Race-Conscious Student Assignment Plans
This resource provides practical guidance for public school districts stemming from U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1 and Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education.
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Diversity in the Balance, Part II
Key steps for higher education institutions to consider in preparation for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Fisher v. University of Texas.
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The U.S. Supreme Court's Second Ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas
Preliminary questions and answers on the U.S. Supreme Court's Second Ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas decision and its possible implications.
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Implications from Fisher II
This document provides key takeaways from the majority opinion and that of the dissent in the Fisher II decision. It also offers a “Guide to Action” for institutions reviewing their mission-driven diversity enrollment goals and practices.
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ADC Guide to Planning for Fisher
An Access and Diversity Collaborative policy and communications guide to help higher education institutions and organizations prepare for the United States Supreme Court's Fisher v. University of Texas decision.
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Admissions and Diversity After Michigan: The Next Generation of Legal and Policy Issues
A practical resource for higher education leaders that helps guide institutional decisions regarding diversity and the use of race and ethnicity in the admission selection process.
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