Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

Throughout this Teach-Out, you’ll learn the historical context of affirmative action and the role it has had in college admissions, explore cases in states where affirmative action was already banned prior to the 2023 ruling, and discuss the need for colleges and community members to be a part of building equitable educational opportunities for everyone. This Teach-Out will feature contributors representing diverse disciplines and experiences in the broader higher education community.

This Teach-Out will answer:

• What is affirmative action and what is its relations to college admissions?
• How does this U.S. Supreme Court ruling influence college admissions across the country?
• In the absence of race-based admissions, how can higher education institutions promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses, and what challenges they may face in doing so?
• What are the potential socioeconomic ripple effects of this ruling?
• How can faculty, staff, students, and community members support equitable educational opportunities for all?

Reflection Questions

• What was your understanding of the term “affirmative action” prior to beginning this Teach-Out?
• Did you learn anything new from Maya or Blaire?