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Council Member Eric Dinowitz advocates for resolution against legacy admissions in colleges
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Council Member Eric Dinowitz speaks in support of Resolution 237-A, which calls on the New York State Legislature to pass the Fair College Admissions Act to prohibit legacy admissions preferences at undergraduate institutions in New York State. He argues that legacy preferences perpetuate inequality and gatekeep access to higher education and future opportunities.
- Dinowitz cites research showing legacy preference significantly boosts admission chances
- He emphasizes the resolution's potential to create a more equitable future for marginalized communities
- Dinowitz concludes by thanking staff members who worked on the resolution
Eric Dinowitz
1:09:19
Thank you.
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Today, I I encourage my colleagues to pass resolution Number 37 A, calling on New York State Legislature to pass on the governor to sign the Fair College Admissions Act, which would prohibit legacy admissions preferences at undergraduate institutions in New York State.
1:09:36
According to Princeton University researchers, a legacy preference is worth an estimated 160 point boost on the SAT, and college board staff reports it increases admission odds by 45%.
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Through legacy preference, universities perpetuate a societal status quo.
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It gatekeeps exactly who is allowed into college classrooms, and from there, of course, who is allowed into future boardrooms, lucrative workplaces, and positions of decision making, all spaces traditionally lacking representation from marginalized communities.
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But today, we have an opportunity to create a more equitable future to dismantle barriers and to uplift first generation college students, lower income students, students of color, undocumented students, and students from immigrant families.
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By passing the resolution, we are sending a powerful message to the young people of our city and state that their highest ambitions are indeed possible.
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And I just wanna say a quick thank you to Jenna Klaus, Adam Starrapoli, Regina Paul, Christina Yelamadi, and Chloe Rivera for their work on this resolution.