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Overview"Affirmative action was meant to redress the lingering vestiges of the discrimination and exclusion so prominent in America's past and afford underrepresented groups the opportunities most take for granted. Its impact on higher learning has been immeasurable: diversity is part of the mission of most colleges and universities, and exposure to a variety of ethnicities, cultures and perspectives benefits all. Yet institutions are scrambling to reevaluate their mission and methods as courts mandate colorblind admissions and affirmative action is misconstrued and attacked as reverse discrimination, patronizing and insulting to minorities, or simply unnecessary. Diversity has plummeted on many campuses as a result, and elite institutions now struggle to enroll underrepresented groups. Discussions of the controversy reflect little understanding of the role of race in college admissions, ignore the fact that eligibility does not guarantee admission, and falsely cast affirmative action as a policy based on race alone. This assessment of the role of race in college admissions examines misconceptions surrounding affirmative action and the place of race in the admission process. Chapters explore declining diversity; the effect upon professional schools; the historical perspective of the subject; the courts' role in affirmative action; inequities in the admissions process; percentage plans as an alternative; the detrimental results of ""colorblind"" admissions; and ways to address the problem." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jamillah MoorePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9780786419845ISBN 10: 0786419849 Pages: 271 Publication Date: 17 February 2005 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. The Grim Reality 2. The Professional School Armageddon 3. Historical Perspective 4. The Courts and Affirmative Action 5. Inequities in the System 6. Percentage Plans to the Rescue 7. To Be Color-blind or Not? 8. Can We Fix the Problem? Appendix: Affirmative Action Timeline Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJamillah Moore is the vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at San Francisco State University. Previously, she served as the president of Cañada College in Redwood City. A prominent social justice advocate and higher education leader, she is recognized as an advocate for educational access and equity with a focus on student success. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |