The Next Twenty-five Years : Affirmative Action in Higher Education in the United States and South Africa

A must-read for anyone who cares about the future of higher education in diverse democracies | A penetrating exploration of affirmative action's continued place in 21st-century higher education, The Next Twenty-five Years assembles the viewpoints of some of the most influential scholars, educators, university leaders, and public officials. Its comparative essays range the political spectrum and debates in two nations to survey the legal, political, social, economic, and moral dimensions of affirmative action and its role in helping higher education contribute to a just, equitable, and vital society. David L. Featherman is Professor of Sociology and Psychology and Founding Director of the Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society at the University of Michigan. Martin Hall is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, and previously was Deputy Vice- Chancellor at the University of Cape Town. Marvin Krislov is President of Oberlin College and previously was Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Michigan. Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 10 Foreword / Mary Sue Coleman......Page 14 Foreword / Njabulo S. Ndebele......Page 22 Introduction: Twins Born at Different Times? / David L. Featherman......Page 28 Introduction to Part I / Marvin Krislov......Page 58 Affirmative Action and the U.S. Black Freedom Struggle / David J. Garrow......Page 62 The Struggle for National Liberation and the Attainment of Human Rights in South Africa / Neville Alexander......Page 77 Affirmative Action in Higher Education over the Next Twenty-five Years: A Need for Study and Action / Sandra Day O'Connor and Stewart J. Schwab......Page 85 From Redress to Empowerment: The New South African Constitution and Its Implementation / Judith February......Page 101 Social Justice and Postapartheid Higher Education in South Africa / André du Toit......Page 114 Affirmative Action and Higher Education in the United States and South Africa / Nancy Cantor and Jo Thomas......Page 137 Introduction to Part II / David L. Featherman......Page 154 Moving on Up? The Politics, Problems, and Prospects of Universities as Gateways for Social Mobility in South Africa / Jonathan D. Jansen......Page 156 Higher Education and the Labor Market in Postapartheid South Africa / Haroon Bhorat......Page 164 Retrenching Civil Rights: Mass Imprisonment in America / Bruce Western......Page 171 Introduction to Part III / Martin Hall......Page 180 The Promise and Peril of the Texas Uniform Admission Law / Marta Tienda and Teresa A. Sullivan......Page 182 Admissions Policies and Challenges / Nan Yeld......Page 202 Race and Class in the South African Higher-Education Sector: A Focus on the Undergraduate Experience / Crain Soudien......Page 214 Benefits and Barriers: Racial Dynamics of the Undergraduate Experience / Sylvia Hurtado......Page 223 Diversity, Dialogue, and Democratic Engagement / Patricia Gurin, Biren (Ratnesh) A. Nagda, and Akua O. Campanella......Page 235 Institutional Culture and Diversity: Engagement and Dialogue in a South African University / Martin Hall, Dorrian Aiken, and Nazeema Mohamed......Page 245 Who Is “Getting Through” in South Africa? Graduate Output and the Reconstruction of the Formal Curriculum / Ian Scott......Page 256 Defining the Problem of Equity in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics / Jennifer Lewis and Deborah Loewenberg Ball......Page 271 Introduction to Part IV / Martin Hall......Page 284 Looking Back / Stuart Saunders......Page 286 The First Ten Years: The Role of Public Policy in Shaping Postapartheid Higher Education in South Africa / Naledi Pandor and Nasima Badsha......Page 295 The Role of Public Policy in Shaping Higher Education in the Twenty-first Century: Achieving Diversity, Excellence, and Equity in the Academy / Richard W. Riley and Judith A. Winston......Page 304 Racial Disparities and the Next Twenty-five Years: The Continued Need for Affirmative Action / Michael S. McPherson and Matthew A. Smith......Page 313 Beyond Equity Committees and Statistics / Elaine Salo......Page 324 Achieving Critical Mass: The Future of Gender and Higher Education in the United States / Abigail J. Stewart and Danielle LaVaque-Manty......Page 336 Democracy and the Choosing of Elites / Glenn C. Loury......Page 344 A Future Beyond “Race”: Reflections on Equity in South African Higher Education / Zimitri Erasmus......Page 361 Conclusions......Page 368 The Challenge of the Next Twenty-five Years / Marvin Krislov......Page 370 Nothing Is Different, but Everything's Changed / Martin Hall......Page 382 Contributors......Page 398 Index......Page 406 A Penetrating Exploration Of Affirmative Action's Continued Place In 21st-century Higher Education, The Next Twenty-five Years Assembles The Viewpoints Of Some Of The Most Influential Scholars, Educators, University Leaders, And Public Officials. Its Comparative Essays Span The Political Spectrum And Dissect Debates In Two Nations To Elucidate The Legal, Political, Social, Economic, And Moral Dimensions Of Affirmative Action In Higher Education And Its Role In Contributing To A Just, Equitable, And Vital Society.--book Cover. Affirmative Action And The U.s. Black Freedom Struggle / David J. Garrow -- The Struggle For National Liberation And The Attainment Of Human Rights In South Africa / Neville Alexander -- Affirmative Action In Higher Education Over The Next Twenty-five Years : A Need For Study And Action / Sandra Day O'connor And Stewart J. Schwab -- From Redress To Empowerment : The New South African Constitution And Its Implementation / Judith February -- Social Justice And Postapartheid Higher Education In South Africa / André Du Toit -- Affirmative Action And Higher Education In The United States And South Africa / Nancy Cantor And Jo Thomas -- Moving On Up? The Politics, Problems, And Prospects Of Universities As Gateways For Social Mobility In South Africa / Jonathan D. Jansen -- Higher Education And The Labor Market In Postapartheid South Africa / Haroon Bhorat -- Retrenching Civil Rights : Mass Imprisonment In America / Bruce Western -- The Promise And Peril Of The Texas Uniform Admission Law / Martia Tienda And Teresa A. Sullivan -- Admissions Policies And Challenges / Nan Yeld -- Race And Class In South African Higher-education Sector : A Focus On The Undergraduate Experience / Crain Soudien -- Benefits And Barriers : Racial Dynamics Of The Undergraduate Experience / Sylvia Hurtado -- Diversity, Dialogue, And Democratic Engagement / Patricia Gurin, Biren (ratnesh) A. Nagda, And Akua O. Campanella -- Institutional Culture And Diversity : Engagement And Dialogue In A South African University / Martin Hall, Dorrian Aiken, And Nazeema Mohamed -- Who Is Getting Through In South Africa? Graduate Output And The Reconstruction Of The Formal Curriculum / Ian Scott -- Defining The Problem Of Equity In Teaching Elementary School Mathematics / Jennifer Lewis And Deborah Lowenberg Ball -- Looking Back / Stuart Saunders -- The First Ten Years : The Role Of Public Policy In Shaping Postapartheid Higher Education In South Africa / Naledi Pandor And Nasima Badsha -- The Role Of Public Policy In Shaping Higher Education In The Twenty-first Century : Achieving Diversity, Excellence, And Equity In The Academy / Richard W. Riley And Judith A. Winston -- Racial Disparities And The Next Twenty-five Years : The Continued Need For Affirmative Action / Michael S. Mcpherson And Matthew A. Smith -- Beyond Equity Committees And Statistics / Elaine Salo -- Achieving Critical Mass : The Future Of Gender And Higher Education In The United States / Abigail J. Stewart And Danielle Lavaque-manty -- Democracy And The Choosing Of Elites / Glenn C. Loury -- A Future Beyond Race : Reflections On Equity In South African Higher Education / Zimitri Erasmus -- The Challenge Of The Next Twenty-five Years / Marvin Krislov -- Nothing Is Different, But Everything's Changed / Martin Hall. Edited By David L. Featherman, Martin Hall, And Marvin Krislov. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. 'Ambitious, provocative, and wide-ranging, this rich collection of essays from U.S. and South African perspectives reflects the thinking of thoughtful advocates of affirmative action.'---William G. Bowen, President Emeritus, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and President Emeritus, Princeton University'Thoughtful commentary from outstanding experts on affirmative action's future in two countries struggling to overcome a legacy of racial injustice.'---Derek Bok, 300th Anniversary University Research Professor, and President Emeritus, Harvard University'An enormously important comparative study and reflection on affirmative (U.S.) and corrective (South Africa) action with exhaustive and sensitive treatment of a vital topic.'---Kader Asmal, Professor of Law, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, and former Minister of Education, South Africa A penetrating exploration of affirmative action's continued place in 21st-century higher education, The Next Twenty-five Years assembles the viewpoints of some of the most influential scholars, educators, university leaders, and public officials. Its comparative essays span the political spectrum and dissect debates in two nations to elucidate the legal, political, social, economic, and moral dimensions of affirmative action in higher education and its role in contributing to a just, equitable, and vital society. David L. Featherman is Professor of Sociology and Psychology and Founding Director of the Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society at the University of Michigan. Martin Hall is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, and previously was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cape Town. Marvin Krislov is President of Oberlin College and previously was Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Michigan. "Ambitious, provocative, and wide-ranging, this rich collection of essays from U.S. and South African perspectives reflects the thinking of thoughtful advocates of affirmative action."--William G. Bowen, President Emeritus, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and President Emeritus, Princeton University "Thoughtful commentary from outstanding experts on affirmative action's future in two countries struggling to overcome a legacy of racial injustice."--Derek Bok, 300th Anniversary University Research Professor, and President Emeritus, Harvard University "An enormously important comparative study and reflection on affirmative (U.S.) and corrective (South Africa) action with exhaustive and sensitive treatment of a vital topic."--Kader Asmal, Professor of Law, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, and former Minister of Education, South Africa A penetrating exploration of affirmative action's continued place in 21st-century higher education, The Next Twenty-five Years assembles the viewpoints of some of the most influential scholars, educators, university leaders, and public officials. Its comparative essays span the political spectrum and dissect debates in two nations to elucidate the legal, political, social, economic, and moral dimensions of affirmative action in higher education and its role in contributing to a just, equitable, and vital society. David L. Featherman is Professor of Sociology and Psychology and Founding Director of the Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society at the University of Michigan. Martin Hall is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, and previously was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cape Town. Marvin Krislov is President of Oberlin College and previously was Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Michigan