Affirmative Action: Where Are We Now?
October 18, 2023
Join us for this year’s Legislative Forum to gain a unique look into the recent Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College*, which struck down affirmative action in college admissions as Mitchell Hamline professors and guest speakers discuss this topic, the resulting fallout, and where we go from here.
Line-up
First Speaker
Professor Steenson (MH)
History of affirmative action
K-12 level/ how institutions of higher education will deal with the case
How does the ruling on Affirmative action at the college level potentially affect the K-12 system
Second Speaker
Professor Petry (MH)
Experiences with racial equity in higher education
Challenges with pushing institutions to value racial equality on campuses
Third Speaker
Professor Gordon (MH)
Challenges with pushing institutions to value racial equality on campuses
Has there been a constitutional “time out?”
Fourth Speaker
Andrew Wold ( General Counsel, MN Office of Higher Education )
Speaking on what the MN Office of Higher Education is doing as it relates to affirmative action
Fifth Speaker
Frank Langan ( Assistant Attorney General, Office of the MN Attorney General )
Speaking on what the Attorney General’s Office is doing as it relates to affirmative action