Statement by Committee of 100 on the Race-Conscious Admissions Rulings By The U.S. Supreme Court

New York, NY (June 29, 2023) – Committee of 100, a non-profit organization of prominent Chinese Americans, today released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, striking down established law that permits the consideration of race as one of many factors in a holistic and individualized admissions process for institutions of higher learning. 

Committee of 100 Interim President and Executive Director Cindy Tsai stated:

“Today’s decision strikes down established legal precedent that permitted higher education institutions to consider race as one of many factors in a holistic and individualized admissions process while prohibiting quotas, admissions caps, and minimums. Committee of 100 is disappointed by the Court’s decision to abolish race-conscious admissions policies. For centuries, college admissions policies discriminated against women and minorities. Race-conscious admissions policies started to correct that inequity and gave students of all backgrounds access to higher education.

We believe an admissions process that considers each student holistically, including life experiences, accomplishments, and racial background, creates the richest educational experience for all and contributes to a stronger and more diverse and inclusive country. Looking forward, we encourage all communities to come together and work towards solutions that ensure the next generation of college students have enriching academic experiences with diverse student bodies.”