Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 19, 2023

Wesleyan University will no longer engage in legacy admissions. Family members of alumni will receive no preference and will be admitted based on their own merits, Roth said. This comes in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action. “An Roth said in a statement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2024

Supreme Court ruling on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. President and Fellows of Harvard College that ended race-based affirmative action in college admissions, reported The Chronicle , a Duke student-run publication. Dr. Candis Watts Smith The decision comes in the wake of the 2023 U.S.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Several prominent universities banned legacy admissions when affirmative action ended. With students from underserved backgrounds liable to take the biggest step backward, university officials believed the practice of favoring applicants who hail from alumni was difficult to justify. Vincent’s College in Pennsylvania.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2023

When competitive colleges are asked about legacy admissions, they generally say that legacy applicants (those who are the children or relatives of alumni) meet the required academic qualifications for acceptance. Most admissions officers say these students are exceptionally qualified.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

President Joe Biden’s education chief said he’s open to using “whatever levers” are available—including federal money—to discourage colleges from giving admissions preference to the children of alumni and donors. Read more from AP News.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Shareese Williams Shareese Williams has been appointed interim director of alumni affairs at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU). She served as senior admissions counselor in the SAU Office of Admissions.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 19, 2023

The University of Minnesota–Twin Cities will no longer consider applicants’ ties to alumni in admissions decisions, The Star Tribune reported. The decision came in “an exceptionally deep review of our context factors,” said Keri Risic, executive director of admissions.

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Enrollment design project: The student experience from admission to alumni January 31, 2023 Heather Veeder Assistant Vice President of Student Success, Policy, and Planning, Eastern Washington University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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University Business

MAY 5, 2023

During the University of Pennsylvania’s latest admissions cycle, the highly competitive university took a moment to appreciate its tradition of applicants hailing from alumni. Penn has also quit its exclusive admissions information sessions for legacy families. appeared first on University Business.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 4, 2023

Three groups in Boston—the Chica Project, the African Community Economic Development of New England and the Greater Boston Latino Network—have asked the Education Department to investigate Harvard University’s practice of operating a legacy admissions program, in which the children of alumni are favored.

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College for Creative Study

JANUARY 19, 2023

We are excited to announce that Sabrina Nelson (Fine Arts ’91) has been selected as the Alumni Juror for Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition. We are excited to announce that Sabrina Nelson (Fine Arts ’91) has been selected as the Alumni Juror for Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Christiansen, vice provost for university enrollment affairs and dean of admissions and financial aid. Scholarship recipient families also, typically receive Opportunity Vanderbilt awards greater than full tuition to support housing, food, travel, and other college expenses, according to Douglas L.

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University Business

JULY 28, 2023

A California college where President Barack Obama started his undergraduate studies will no longer give special treatment to the children of alumni. A campus letter from the school’s president said an applicant’s family ties to Occidental alumni “could be considered” in the past but had only “minimal impact” on decisions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Supreme Court decision outlawing the use of affirmative action in the higher education admissions process continue to ripple across the nation. Harvey Proactive, targeted zip code-focused recruitment combined with direct admissions. Concerned alumni groups. The shock waves that erupted following the U.S. Dr. William B.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JULY 25, 2023

After supreme court struck down affirmative action, legacy admissions scrutinized as race-based discrimination The US Department of Education has opened an investigation into Harvard University’s policies on legacy admissions , which give an edge to applicants with family ties to alumni.

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College Forward

JANUARY 17, 2024

Over the past couple of months, we had insightful conversations with AmeriCorps alumni who recently served with College Possible and have since transitioned into roles within higher education. After completing his term of service, Jerry moved to Iowa to join Central College as an admissions representative.

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University Business

JULY 20, 2023

Three prominent schools have updated their admissions policy to no longer consider a student’s legacy status after considering the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action. Opponents of legacy admissions have become more vocal—and active—since the Supreme Court decision.

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University Business

OCTOBER 25, 2022

One reason: children of alumni. The post Why elite colleges won’t give up legacy admissions appeared first on University Business. Known as legacy students, these students are up to eight times more likely to be accepted at elite colleges, according to one estimate. Read more on The Hechinger Report.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As the president of an arts and design university, one of the ways we’ve found to close this gap is through an open admissions policy. One of the failures of stringent university admissions requirements is that a student’s future performance is heavily based on their high school performance. Why open admissions works.

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AIFS Abroad

MARCH 1, 2024

A member of our team will reach out to you and walk you through the application and admissions process. View Internship Programs Now The post Alumni Spotlight: Tovah’s Government Internship in Washington, D.C. If you want to do an international internship just like Tovah, request information here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Before Oregon State, Vignos was associate director of admissions and outreach at the University of California, Davis, School of Law; attorney in private practice at a large international law firm; and law clerk at the University of California, Davis Immigration Law Clinic and the East Bay Community Law Center.

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AIFS Abroad

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We caught up with Sarah, one of our alumni who participated in our study abroad program in London in 2013. When it came to writing a thesis, I chose International Admissions, my true passion, as my topic. That opened me up to so much more professional development, giving me a very niche skill within Admissions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Earlham Summer: A Pre-College Program for High School Students will give up to 120 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to take classes from Earlham faculty, stay overnight on campus, and learn about admissions and scholarship opportunities. 18-23 and 25-30.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

The lessening of health protocols for in-person classes and a return to co-curricular programming and vibrant campus life bring a bustling scene to admissions and enrollment offices. HBCU alumni have been supportive of recruitment activities, including participating in HBCU Night held at NBA arenas.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 3, 2023

Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road. The admissions counselor will give an overview of the basic statistics of the college and the admissions process. Alumni will often speak of life after graduation and the job searching process. So be prepared to ask some!

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Carleton College eliminated its legacy admissions policy Thursday. In an email to students, faculty and alumni, college president Alison Byerly cited the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action, saying it reinvigorated debate around legacy admissions and prompted reflection among Carleton administrators.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 26, 2023

The ban on affirmative action has put pressure on selective colleges to end legacy preferences in admissions. But the advantages of familial wealth go beyond alumni status.

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Campus Sonar

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, it’s time to apply those insights on campus with strategies to help you begin rebuilding trust with prospective and current students, alumni, and the public at large. Take Action Leverage data: Use the data available to you—graduation data, job placement data, alumni data. Alumni are loyal brand advocates —especially on social.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You can amp up your research game by using college websites, online forums, and alumni networks. Pro tip: Be a part of webinars and virtual college fests to build some connections with professors and admission officers. These networks provide you with easy access to firsthand admission info. embassy or consulate.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Candice Taylor Lucas, associate clinical professor of pediatrics and co-director of the Program in Medical Education Leadership Education to Advance Diversity–African, Black, and Caribbean; and Ursula Worsham, chief diversity officer and assistant dean of admissions in the School of Medicine. “We

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University Business

JUNE 27, 2023

David Acosta As the head of DEI efforts in two states where affirmative action is already banned , Acosta has vetted experience in maneuvering institutions around restrictions against race-based admissions. “You have to be careful not to over-interpret it.” The data back this up, too.

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University Business

JULY 24, 2023

After all, these alumni account for a quarter of U.S. However, 99% of candidates must face an additional roadblock to their admission: not being sufficiently wealthy. Look no further than these 4 schools The consequences of disproportionate admissions Students in the top 0.1% More from UB: Struggling to develop AI programs?

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College Forward

APRIL 15, 2024

The day included a campus tour and opportunities to meet representatives from admissions, financial aid and each school within UW-Madison. College Possible students also heard from current UW students and alumni about life on campus.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

Proposal also calls for gender neutral language at women’s college whose alumni include Hillary Clinton and Madeleine Albright Students at the famed Wellesley College for women voted this week to extend admission to trans men and non-binary students, though campus administrators have said there is “no plan” to immediately change school policy.

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It involves marketing, engagement, application, admission, financial aid, and communication to help students make informed decisions about their education. Example: As the admissions director for a liberal arts college, your aim is to boost international student enrollment by 15% in two years, focusing on business and tech programs.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

They’re changing their tune,” said Kristi Wold-McCormick , assistant vice provost and University Registrar at CU Boulder and president-elect of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). However, when the school retroactively changed its framework, it stripped students’ alumni statuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. Enrollment is soaring and funding is increasing. The most important thing is authentic messaging from near-peers,” she said. “If

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