Summit for Leaders in Advancement 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action – What Now and What’s Next?

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Speaker(s): Vern Granger, Director, Undergraduate Admissions, University of Connecticut, Board Chair, National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Ishan Bhabha, Partner, Jenner & Block, Alonda Thomas, Chief Communications Officer and Associate Vie President for Marketing and Communications, Jackson State University, Kevin Heaney, Vice President for Development, Princeton University
Elective Session

In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the use of race-conscious admissions policies at colleges and universities. The ruling has the potential to significantly alter the admissions landscape, with implications for advancement practices as well. This timely session will address how institutions are working to adapt practices and respond to their communities.



A panel of experts will cover:



1. The issues at play in Students for Fair Admissions vs. President and Fellows of Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions vs. University of North Carolina

2. The legal implications of the Court’s ruling on admissions and financial aid policies, including scholarships and legacy admissions

3. Considerations for communication with stakeholders and community members about the ruling’s impact on institutions and ways to ensure that communications align with their institution’s mission and values.

4. The importance of leaders working closely together to collaborate on institutional response.