The Case Against Color-Blind Admissions by Ronald Dworkin | The New York Review of Books

An interesting piece for those interested in civil rights, constitutional law, college placement, or how to create a diverse school community (even at the secondary school level).  Raises some interesting questions how admissions teams should weigh the different talents, backgrounds, and characteristics applicants bring to the table.

The Case Against Color-Blind Admissions by Ronald Dworkin | The New York Review of Books

College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be

     Andrew Delbanco is an American Studies professor at Columbia who became interested in the history of colleges and universities, and wrote a book about his research and some thoughtful observations about the direction of higher education in the future.  It's a great 'semi-beach' read, that made me think about how we prepare our own students at Blair for college and beyond.  Delbanco discusses the evolution of admissions procedures, curriculum, the development of the university model, and a whole host of other topics as he mounts a defense of the traditional liberal arts college and the need to keep access open to everyone rather than the reserve of the relatively rich and connected.