MADISON, Wis. — A public hearing on proposed new standards for admission into the University of Wisconsin is getting plenty of feedback.
Race and admissions has long been a controversial topic in the UW system. On Monday the Board of Regents heard from the public at five Wisconsin university sites via satellite, reported WISC-TV.
The debate was over how much non-academic background should play in selecting freshman students, and whether the revised policy will help build a more diverse campus.
UW senior Jennifer Knox said sheââ?¬â?¢s a living example of a ââ?¬Å?racially consciousââ?¬Â admissions policy, and sheââ?¬â?¢s proved she belongs there.