Affirmative Action and Racial Equity
Subtitle: Considering the Fisher Case to Forge the Path Ahead
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group; Routledge
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781138785366
Subjects: University of texas; Affirmative action programs; Universities and colleges, admission; Universities and colleges, united states; Discrimination in education, law and legislation; Minorities, education, united states; Educational equalization
Description: "The highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision in Fisher v. University of Texas placed a greater onus on higher education institutions to provide evidence supporting the need for affirmative action policies on their respective campuses. It is now more critical than ever that institutional leaders and scholars understand the evidence in support of race consideration in admissions as well as the challenges of the post-Fisher landscape. This important volume shares information documented for the Fisher case and provides empirical evidence to help inform scholarly conversation and institutions' decisions regarding race-conscious practices in higher education. With contributions from scholars and experts involved in the Fisher case, this edited volume documents and shares lessons learned from the collaborative efforts of the social science, educational, and legal communities. Affirmative Action and Racial Equity is a critical resource for higher education scholars and administrators to understand the nuances of the affirmative action legal debate and to identify the challenges and potential strategies toward racial equity and inclusion moving forward." --