Employers Benefited from Affirmative Action. It’s Time to Step Up.
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I’ve been traveling the country speaking to corporate executives about seismic shifts in higher education: a demographic cliff, decreased state funding, ever-rising tuition and a recent poll showing that over half of Americans don’t believe college is worth the cost. And, of course, the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, which was handed down on Thursday, banning the use of race in college admissions.
Originally published: July 2, 2023
Author: Angel B. Pérez
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Institution: National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Published by: The New York Times