The Other Shoe Drops: Courts Make College Admission a

Van Tyle, Peter

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ERIC Number: EJ547068

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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The Other Shoe Drops: Courts Make College Admission a "Risky Business."

Van Tyle, Peter

Journal of College Admission, n152-153 p32-37 Sum-Fall 1996

Examines legal decisions regarding affirmative action in higher education. Profiles several important court decisions and looks at race-based admission, class action suits, and the personal liability of admission counselors. Argues that historical discrimination should not influence admissions decisions and cautions schools not to consider race when choosing applicants. (RJM)

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Admissions Officers, Affirmative Action, College Administration, College Admission, College Students, Court Litigation, Higher Education, Legal Responsibility, Racial Factors, Registrars (School), Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special theme issue on "Diversity."