Update on Legal Issues in Private & Higher Education Admissions 2024
Recent decisions and the changes to admission policies
- Product Number: 2240084WBA
- Publication Date: 10/26/2023
- Length: 2 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2023 MCLE, Inc.
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In a closely watched decision during the 2022–2023 term, the U.S. Supreme Court considered challenges to the consideration of race in college admissions at Harvard University and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The Court’s ruling sets important new legal precedent and will have a significant impact on admissions policies and practices on college campuses. Attorneys must be prepared to help clients understand how this Court precedent impacts the admissions practices, goals, and initiatives in place on college campuses.
Join our expert panel as we break down the recent court decisions, evaluate how these decisions fit into the framework of existing federal and state law and agency guidance, and consider potential developments in legal issues in college admissions. Learn practical tips for updating admissions policies now to manage compliance in an evolving legal landscape.
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Agenda & Materials
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11:00am - 11:05am
Welcome and Introduction
on demand video Add to CartKatrina N. Chapman, Esq., New England Conservatory of Music , Boston
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I. Strict Scrutiny of USSC – Understanding How the U.S. Supreme Court Upended Affirmative Action
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11:05am - 11:15am
The Students for Fair Admissions Cases: Background and Insights from Oral Argument
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11:15am - 11:30am
Update on Legal Issues in Private & Higher Education Admissions 2024: Summary of the USSC Decision and How it Changes the Law
on demand video Add to CartProf. Renée M. Landers, Esq., Suffolk University Law School , Boston
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11:30am - 11:45am
The Department of Education Enters the Fray: Overview of the August 2023 Dear Colleague Letter and How it Impacts School Policies
on demand video Add to CartAbra S. Francois, Esq., Tufts University , Medford
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11:45am - 11:55am
What policy approaches should schools be taking in the wake of the USSC Court decision and DOE guidance?
on demand video Add to CartAbra S. Francois, Esq., Tufts University , Medford
Madeleine K. Rodriguez, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP , Boston
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11:55am - 12:05pm
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II. Achieving Compliance on Campus: Where are we now and what’s next?
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12:05pm - 12:20pm
Title VI, MGL Ch. 151C; § 1981, and more: Reviewing how federal and state laws impact admissions policies.
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