45.018 - Affirmative Action and Asian Americans: The Use (and Misuse) of Data in the Quest for Truth and Justice

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This session is based in the SJAC’s interest in taking up this contemporary version of an ongoing issue around race, affirmative action, and higher education. This would be a session moderated by SJAC members, and featuring a talk and Q & A with Julie Park, University of Maryland (her research focuses on race policy in higher education, and she has been called on as expert consultant in the recent/ongoing Harvard case)

Sub Unit

• Social Justice Action Committee

Chair

• Tabbye Chavous, University of Michigan

Presenter

• Julie J. Park, University of Maryland - College Park

Discussant

• Samuel D. Museus, University of California - San Diego