August 1, 2003

Open the 'Black Box' of College Admissions

By MARVIN KRISLOV

In the wake of the Supreme Court's rulings in the Michigan cases, we have learned a great deal about how to design an admissions system that appropriately considers race. But reviewing university procedures -- and revising them if necessary -- represents only a portion of the work ahead of us. If we are to build on the credibility conferred by the court's affirmation of the educational importance of diversity, we must accept both the opportunity and the obligation to explain our

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.