{"id":7359,"date":"2022-11-14T22:10:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T03:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=7359"},"modified":"2023-12-11T10:20:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T15:20:09","slug":"tdm-talks-argument-affirmative-action-university-admissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/tdm-talks-argument-affirmative-action-university-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"TDM Talks: The Argument for Affirmative Action in University Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"A statement by The Diversity Movement On Oct. 31, lawyers from two elite universities argued before the Supreme Court, insisting that diversity on campus is essential, and the only way to achieve a culturally mixed student body is by considering race in the admissions process. But comments from the justices indicated that they weren\u2019t swayed by arguments that championed diversity as a goal. Now, the Supreme Court seems poised to end affirmative action in higher education, a decision that will likely undermine diversity efforts at elite universities and eventually in the workplace.\u00a0 Without race-conscious admissions, campus diversity will decrease at the two schools involved \u2013 Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \u2013 and at elite universities nationwide. This expected decision will be just the latest among many ways that qualified students from marginalized communities have been systematically excluded from attaining higher education.\u00a0 Because White students have been favored historically, underrepresented students are often first-generation college students whose parents or guardians don\u2019t have the means or expertise to help them navigate the admissions and financial aid process. Because of this and other remaining biases in the university admissions, recruiting, and scholarship systems, affirmative action is necessary to merely achieve equal opportunity. The decision to end race-based considerations in university admissions would also set a far-reaching precedent. Workplace diversity may be next, as a majority of the justices seem likely to rule in favor of ending all affirmative action programs. Even now, the court\u2019s attitude has promoted an impression that efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) \u2013 whether at the university or in the workplace \u2013 aren\u2019t needed anymore.\u00a0 We couldn\u2019t disagree more.\u00a0 Equity and Inclusion Benefit Society Even though the Supreme Court doesn\u2019t consider affirmative action a remedy for systemic racism, that\u2019s why the policy was created. It doesn\u2019t give historically marginalized groups an unfair advantage; it aims to correct past discrimination that still prevents people from oppressed communities from having equal opportunities. In education and in business, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion remains a powerful weapon against inequity. Supplier diversity, a key DEI business strategy, helps narrow the racial wealth gap by helping businesses owned by diverse founders succeed. Nationally, the median net worth of Black and Latine business owners is more than ten times that of their peers who don\u2019t own a business. Not only is business ownership a traditional path to greater wealth, but diverse businesses also employ more folks from underrepresented groups.\u00a0 Race-conscious policies aren\u2019t perfect, but universities and businesses should be free to use these tools to support their missions and values. If a school\u2019s mission is to contribute to the public good and promote social mobility, it should be allowed to consider all aspects of its students\u2019 identity. The same goes for businesses that make DEI a cornerstone of their values statements. Diverse Businesses Thrives After working with more than 100 clients and partners, we know that companies don\u2019t become more diverse, equitable, or inclusive unless they are intentional about creating and implementing strategic DEI initiatives. Those strategies have to consider all aspects of an employee\u2019s identity \u2013 including race. Justice Clarence Thomas might have \u201cno idea\u201d what diversity means, but the people we work with certainly do. They\u2019ve seen the real impact of DEI on business growth, employee retention, and customer service. Diversity, equity, and inclusion isn\u2019t an esoteric concept or a political lightning rod. DEI is a business strategy, and we see its benefits in the workplace every day.\u00a0 At Smith Anderson, one of the largest law firms in North Carolina, DEI efforts help the firm attract new clients and retain existing ones, because they know that varied perspectives make legal teams more effective. \u201cIf you get all those different ways of looking at a problem or tackling an issue, the end result is just going to be better. That\u2019s a huge plus,\u201d says Kerry Shad, attorney and partner at the firm. Danielle David, Chief People Officer at CRB, says the company\u2019s focus on diversity has made it a better place to work. \u201cWe\\'ve attracted people because they see that this is a place where DEI is top of mind,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd we\\'ve retained some amazing people as well.\u201d At the global retailer Comme des Gar\u00e7ons\/Dover Street Market, the company\u2019s annual employee survey showed that DEI efforts improved employee satisfaction. These happy employees are better able to serve customers, says Kerry Andolina, Director of Human Resources. \u201cThe direct impact of them feeling comfortable, wanting to come to work, feeling like they have allies here within the company, they\\'re then ultimately putting their best foot forward to our clients and our vendors. That impacts our sales and how well we do.\u201d These anecdotes are backed up by empirical evidence. According to McKinsey and Company, organizations with the most culturally and racially diverse executive teams are 36% more likely to outperform their peers with less diverse leadership. Diverse companies are innovative, deriving a greater share of their revenue from new products and services. A Deloitte study found that businesses with an inclusive workplace culture were more profitable. Diversity Gives Students a Global Mindset A diverse student body is as much a learning tool as the university\u2019s books, laboratories, and classrooms. Students need to hear viewpoints unlike their own. Seeing the world through others\u2019 eyes and hearing diverse opinions enable these young people to develop the intellectual curiosity, cultural intelligence, and critical thinking necessary to solve society\u2019s pressing challenges today and in the future. \u201cWe prepare [students] for our global society by providing a rich experience where they learn to think critically, embrace differences, and forge common ground \u2014 qualities we know employers need,\u201d writes UNC-CH Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz. \u201cOur country\u2019s future depends on these students.\u201d His argument is supported by 35 former senior military leaders, who \u201ccalled the diversity of our nation and our armed forces critical for mission effectiveness in addressing challenges around the world,\u201d Guskiewicz continues. There is also a personal cost to ending race-conscious policies at universities. Talented Black, Latine, and Indigenous students will find that top-tier colleges will be even further out of reach. At the University of California and the University of Michigan, where race-based admissions policies were halted more than 15 years ago, officials have struggled to attract students from historically marginalized groups. In California, enrollment of underrepresented students at the state\u2019s top institutions dropped by 50% and earnings fell for Black and Hispanic graduates. An amicus brief filed in the current Supreme Court cases from the University of Michigan stated: \u201cDespite persistent, vigorous and varied efforts to increase student body racial and ethnic diversity by race-neutral means, the admission and enrollment of underrepresented minority students have fallen precipitously\u201d since the end of affirmative action. The reality is that diversity doesn\u2019t happen organically, because people tend to be uncomfortable interacting with those unlike themselves. Given the choice, we surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. We need reminders that comfort isn\u2019t always the best objective. At the university, race-conscious admissions policies are one of those reminders. In the workplace, DEI policies are other reminders. If these reminders are taken away, our whole society will be less dynamic, less colorful, and less innovative. This is not the future we need, no matter how comfortable it might seem. To learn more about our clients and the benefits they\u2019ve seen from DEI, download our latest Client Insights Report. To boost your own efforts, join our DEI Navigator subscription service to receive custom, expert, one-on-one guidance, whenever and wherever you need it.\u00a0 Connect with our team to get started.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n    <\/br><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A statement by The Diversity Movement<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Oct. 31, lawyers from two elite universities argued before the Supreme Court, insisting that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chancellor.unc.edu\/2022\/10\/30\/what-we-want-the-supreme-court-to-know-about-race-and-admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diversity on campus is essential,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the only way to achieve a culturally mixed student body is by considering race in the admissions process. But <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-10-31\/clarence-thomas-says-he-has-no-clue-what-diversity-means-in-admissions-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comments from the justices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicated that they weren\u2019t swayed by arguments that championed diversity as a goal. Now, the Supreme Court seems poised to end affirmative action in higher education, a decision that will likely undermine diversity efforts at elite universities and eventually in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7360\" style=\"width: 911px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7360 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gettyimages-1243793847-98bcaae436a4ef446769972a774cdeed3bf9b750-s1600-c85.webp\" alt=\"Supreme Court justices sitting in a group\" width=\"911\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gettyimages-1243793847-98bcaae436a4ef446769972a774cdeed3bf9b750-s1600-c85.webp 911w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gettyimages-1243793847-98bcaae436a4ef446769972a774cdeed3bf9b750-s1600-c85-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gettyimages-1243793847-98bcaae436a4ef446769972a774cdeed3bf9b750-s1600-c85-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gettyimages-1243793847-98bcaae436a4ef446769972a774cdeed3bf9b750-s1600-c85-768x576.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 911px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 911\/683;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eric Lee\/Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without race-conscious admissions, campus diversity will decrease at the two schools involved \u2013 Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \u2013 and at elite universities nationwide. This expected decision will be just the latest among many ways that qualified students from marginalized communities have been systematically excluded from attaining higher education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because White students have been favored historically, underrepresented students are often first-generation college students whose parents or guardians don\u2019t have the means or expertise to help them navigate the admissions and financial aid process. Because of this and other remaining biases in the university admissions, recruiting, and scholarship systems, affirmative action is necessary to merely achieve equal opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision to end race-based considerations in university admissions would also set a far-reaching precedent. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2022-10-31\/what-the-supreme-court-s-diversity-ruling-means-for-employers?leadSource=uverify%20wall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace diversity may be next,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a majority of the justices seem likely to rule in favor of ending all affirmative action programs. Even now, the court\u2019s attitude has promoted an impression that efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) \u2013 whether at the university or in the workplace \u2013 aren\u2019t needed anymore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We couldn\u2019t disagree more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8878 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Equity and Inclusion Benefit Society<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the Supreme Court doesn\u2019t consider affirmative action a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/11\/01\/us\/supreme-court-affirmative-action-diversity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remedy for systemic racism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that\u2019s why the policy was created. It doesn\u2019t give historically marginalized groups an unfair advantage; it aims to correct past discrimination that still prevents people from oppressed communities from having equal opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In education and in business, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion remains a powerful weapon against inequity. Supplier diversity, a key DEI business strategy, helps narrow the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/the-racial-wealth-gap-5105010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">racial wealth gap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by helping businesses owned by diverse founders succeed. Nationally, the median net worth of Black and Latine business owners is more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalpolicysolutions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/BeyondBroke_Exec_Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ten times that of their peers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who don\u2019t own a business. Not only is business ownership a traditional path to greater wealth, but diverse businesses also employ more folks from underrepresented groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race-conscious policies aren\u2019t perfect, but universities and businesses should be free to use these tools to support their missions and values. If a school\u2019s mission is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/blog\/brown-center-chalkboard\/2022\/10\/20\/college-admissions-should-be-about-fulfilling-institutions-missions-affirmative-action-can-help-them-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contribute to the public good and promote social mobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it should be allowed to consider all aspects of its students\u2019 identity. The same goes for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coca-colacompany.com\/social-impact\/diversity-and-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">businesses that make DEI a cornerstone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of their values statements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Diverse Businesses Thrives<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After working with more than 100 clients and partners, we know that companies don\u2019t become more diverse, equitable, or inclusive unless they are intentional about creating and implementing strategic DEI initiatives. Those strategies have to consider all aspects of an employee\u2019s identity \u2013 including race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice Clarence Thomas might have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-10-31\/clarence-thomas-says-he-has-no-clue-what-diversity-means-in-admissions-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cno idea\u201d what diversity means<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the people we work with certainly do. They\u2019ve seen the real impact of DEI on business growth, employee retention, and customer service. Diversity, equity, and inclusion isn\u2019t an esoteric concept or a political lightning rod. DEI is a business strategy, and we see its benefits in the workplace every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithlaw.com\/firm-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smith Anderson,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of the largest law firms in North Carolina, DEI efforts help the firm attract new clients and retain existing ones, because they know that varied perspectives make legal teams more effective. \u201cIf you get all those different ways of looking at a problem or tackling an issue, the end result is just going to be better. That\u2019s a huge plus,\u201d says Kerry Shad, attorney and partner at the firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danielle David, Chief People Officer at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crbgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, says the company\u2019s focus on diversity has made it a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/case-studies\/crb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better place to work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cWe&#8217;ve attracted people because they see that this is a place where DEI is top of mind,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd we&#8217;ve retained some amazing people as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the global retailer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doverstreetmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comme des Gar\u00e7ons\/Dover Street Market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the company\u2019s annual employee survey showed that DEI efforts improved employee satisfaction. These happy employees are better able to serve customers, says Kerry Andolina, Director of Human Resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe direct impact of them feeling comfortable, wanting to come to work, feeling like they have allies here within the company, they&#8217;re then ultimately putting their best foot forward to our clients and our vendors. That impacts our sales and how well we do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These anecdotes are backed up by empirical evidence. According to McKinsey and Company, organizations with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/diversity-and-inclusion\/diversity-wins-how-inclusion-matters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most culturally and racially diverse executive teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are 36% more likely to outperform their peers with less diverse leadership. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/publications\/2017\/people-organization-leadership-talent-innovation-through-diversity-mix-that-matters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diverse companies are innovative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, deriving a greater share of their revenue from new products and services. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/insights\/us\/articles\/4209_Diversity-and-inclusion-revolution\/DI_Diversity-and-inclusion-revolution.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that businesses with an inclusive workplace culture were more profitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Diversity Gives Students a Global Mindset<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7361 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-10.06.47-PM-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Happy professor communicating with his students while holding a lecture at university classroom.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-10.06.47-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-10.06.47-PM-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-10.06.47-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-10.06.47-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-10.06.47-PM-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-10.06.47-PM.png 1626w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diverse student body is as much a learning tool as the university\u2019s books, laboratories, and classrooms. Students need to hear viewpoints unlike their own. Seeing the world through others\u2019 eyes and hearing diverse opinions enable these young people to develop the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/why-curiosity-diversity-inclusion-secrets-successful-sanz-saiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intellectual curiosity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2004\/10\/cultural-intelligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cultural intelligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globisinsights.com\/career-skills\/critical-thinking\/critical-thinking-diverse-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">critical thinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> necessary to solve society\u2019s pressing challenges today and in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe prepare [students] for our global society by providing a rich experience where they learn to think critically, embrace differences, and forge common ground \u2014 qualities we know employers need,\u201d writes UNC-CH Chancellor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chancellor.unc.edu\/2022\/10\/30\/what-we-want-the-supreme-court-to-know-about-race-and-admissions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin Guskiewicz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cOur country\u2019s future depends on these students.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His argument is supported by 35 former senior military leaders, who \u201ccalled the diversity of our nation and our armed forces critical for mission effectiveness in addressing challenges around the world,\u201d Guskiewicz continues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also a personal cost to ending race-conscious policies at universities. Talented Black, Latine, and Indigenous students will find that top-tier colleges will be even further out of reach. At the University of California and the University of Michigan, where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/08\/26\/us\/affirmative-action-admissions-supreme-court.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">race-based admissions policies were halted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more than 15 years ago, officials have struggled to attract students from historically marginalized groups. In California, enrollment of underrepresented students at the state\u2019s top institutions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/features\/2022-10-30\/supreme-court-may-end-affirmative-action-crushing-diversity-at-us-colleges#xj4y7vzkg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropped by 50%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and earnings fell for Black and Hispanic graduates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An amicus brief filed in the current Supreme Court cases from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/08\/26\/us\/affirmative-action-admissions-supreme-court.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan stated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cDespite persistent, vigorous and varied efforts to increase student body racial and ethnic diversity by race-neutral means, the admission and enrollment of underrepresented minority students have fallen precipitously\u201d since the end of affirmative action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality is that diversity doesn\u2019t happen organically, because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/affinity-bias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people tend to be uncomfortable interacting with those unlike themselves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Given the choice, we surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. We need reminders that comfort isn\u2019t always the best objective. At the university, race-conscious admissions policies are one of those reminders. In the workplace, DEI policies are other reminders. If these reminders are taken away, our whole society will be less dynamic, less colorful, and less innovative. This is not the future we need, no matter how comfortable it might seem.<\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"comp \">\n<section class=\"description \">\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<p><strong>To learn more about our clients and the benefits they\u2019ve seen from DEI, download our latest <a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/2021-client-insights-report\/\">Client Insights Report<\/a>. 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