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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]More schools will be doing this because it is a relatively cosmetic change and good PR; it barely moves the needle. Athletes have a far greater impact: what about admission preferences for Wesleyan’s 900 or so athletes, the vast majority of whom are white? Reserve plaudits until Wesleyan, Amherst and their brethren do something about the real issue. This is a mere distraction from more fundamental change, so don’t fall for it.[/quote]

Agree. But schools will never do this. [/quote]
Not suggesting they will get rid of sports, but baby steps: reform NESCAC, for instance, so there are fewer teams (Amherst and Williams at 35-40% athletes is ridiculous), less recruiting spots for teams that they have, and designated walk on spots. Change the fist on the scale to 3 fingers, then 2, then 1. There’s lots that can be done, and any of these 1/2 steps will do more to increase class and race diversity than the recent legacy measures.

Of course, nothing will change unless it is demanded by those seeking to enhance diversity by other than feel good, cosmetic measures…
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