Higher education legal expert Rick Verstegen will spark a crucial discussion on the future of race-conscious admissions. You will learn how to respond to the Supreme Court decision.
What You'll Learn
- What is the Equal Protection Clause?
- What are the details of the recent Supreme Court case and decision?
- What are the limitations of race in admissions?
- How can you adopt a race-neutral admissions process?
- What factors related to race may you consider?
- How could this ruling affect other programs, like diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Training Overview
Admissions Overhaul Alert: Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Urgent Policy Changes
In June 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the admissions practices used by Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. This decision will have far-reaching consequences for all institutions that consider race in their admission processes.
You need to understand the immediate impact and learn how to modify the policies and systems at your institution. The ruling has many nuances, such as allowing colleges and universities to assess individuals’ experiences with racial discrimination.
- What is the Equal Protection Clause?
- What are the details of the recent Supreme Court case and decision?
- What are the limitations of race in admissions?
- How can you adopt a race-neutral admissions process?
- What factors related to race may you consider?
- How could this ruling affect other programs, like diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Who Should Attend?
- University administrators
- Deans of admissions
- Admissions officers
- Legal counsel
- Student services directors
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals
- Student affairs professionals
- Title IX coordinators
- Compliance officers
Expert Presenter
Richard F. Verstegen
- Partner with Boardman & Clark, LLP of Madison, Wisconsin
- School Law Practice Group and Labor and Employment Group
- Represents educational institutions in a variety of education law matters
- Published many articles regarding education and employment law
- Former president of the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association
- Current member of the State Bar of Wisconsin
- JD degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
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