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Statement
by Barnard College President Judith Shapiro on the U.S. Supreme
Court Ruling on Affirmative Action in the Michigan cases:
The
Supreme Court recognized the educational benefits that flow
from a diverse student body in its rulings today. This is
a victory for those of us in higher education who have sought
to promote diversity and social justice on our campuses and
more generally, across society. The Court has acknowledged
what research and experience has taught us: that affirmative
action enriches the learning environment and tries to redress
the continuing disparity in access to power and responsibility
that is related to race and background in our country. The
justices today upheld the value of continued efforts to expand
these principles at every level of our society.
June 23, 2003
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, Office of Public Affairs, 212-854-2037,
strimel@barnard.edu
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