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Trump Admin Scrutinizes College Admissions Data Amid Affirmative Action Debate
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Federal scrutiny of higher education intensifies as the debate over race-based vs. class-based affirmative action continues.
WASHINGTON – The administration of President Donald Trump is intensifying its oversight of higher education institutions.Recently, the White House released a memorandum mandating that all universities receiving federal funding must provide the Department of education with admissions data for every applicant. This action aims to enforce the 2023 Supreme Court decision that effectively ended race-based affirmative action policies.
Prior to the release of this memo, Columbia and Brown had already agreed to share their admissions data with the administration, including breakdowns by race, grade point average, and standardized test scores. The administration suspects that some universities might be employing “racial proxies” to circumvent the ban on considering race in admissions. The Department of Education intends to create a database of this admissions data, making it accessible to both parents and students.
The Rise of Class-Based Affirmative Action
Amidst this heightened federal scrutiny, Richard Kahlenberg, director of the American Identity Project for the progressive Policy Institute, is advocating for an choice approach. Kahlenberg, who testified in the Supreme Court cases against Harvard and UNC, champions class-based affirmative action as a substitute for race-based admissions, arguing it will yield
The administration suspects that some universities might be employing “racial proxies” to circumvent the ban on considering race in admissions.
Understanding Affirmative Action
Frequently Asked Questions
What is race-based affirmative action?
Race-based affirmative action involves considering race as one factor in admissions or hiring decisions to address historical and ongoing discrimination against underrepresented groups.
What is class-based affirmative action?
Class-based affirmative action focuses on socioeconomic status rather than race, aiming to support disadvantaged students from low-income backgrounds.
What did the Supreme Court decide in 2023 regarding affirmative action?
The Supreme Court effectively ended race-based affirmative action in college admissions, deeming it unconstitutional.
