On continuing to pursue equitable admissions practices.
This week the Supreme Court issued a decision ruling against the consideration of race in higher education admissions. While this decision had been long expected, it is still disappointing, a setback for the work of shaping more equitable admissions processes. The ruling poses a challenge to the promotion of diversity within higher education and runs counter to a vision of work founded on creating pathways for underserved communities. President Brown, in his note to the community, reaffirms Boston University’s values, and sets the stage for the University’s further work in reviewing our admissions practices.
As this evolves, I wanted to reflect on this moment from the perspective of public health. As a School we remain committed to shaping a diverse, inclusive community that is representative of the populations we serve. As with past Court decisions, while the legality around key issues may change, often with implications for public health, the core principles which underlie our work will continue to be as they have always been. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion remains a central value which serves as an organizing principle for all we do.
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