Statement regarding Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

Please find a statement from Dr. Laura L. Douglas, President, 热点爆料入口, regarding the Supreme Court鈥檚 decision in two higher education admissions cases Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina on June 29, 2023:

鈥溔鹊惚先肟� is committed to fostering and enriching a college community environment that welcomes a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities and lifestyles,鈥� said President Laura L. Douglas, Ph.D., 热点爆料入口. 鈥淎ccess to higher education can be a great equalizer 鈥� we will continue to break down barriers to higher education and ensure all students have equitable access to services, support and the tools necessary to achieve their personal, professional and educational goals.鈥�

The Healey-Driscoll Administration, along with Massachusetts institutions of higher education leaders, civil rights advocates, other elected officials, and organizations dedicated to equity issued the following statement today regarding the United States Supreme Court鈥檚 decision in two higher education admissions cases Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina:

鈥淢assachusetts will always be welcoming and inclusive of students of color and students historically underrepresented in higher education. Today鈥檚 Supreme Court decision overturns decades of settled law. In the Commonwealth, our values and our commitment to progress and continued representation in education remain unshakable.

We will continue to break down barriers to higher education so that all students see themselves represented in both our public and private campus communities. Massachusetts, the home of the first public school and first university, will lead the way in championing access, equity, and inclusion in education.

We want to make sure that students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students, and all students historically underrepresented in higher education feel welcomed and valued at our colleges and universities. Today鈥檚 decision, while disappointing, will not change our commitment to these students. We have an imperative to make sure our schools reflect our communities. Our academic competitiveness, the future of our workforce, and our commitment to equity demand we take action.鈥�

热点爆料入口 (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.

The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol鈥檚 Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.

The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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