Apr 19 2010
Antonia Darder on Social Justice and the University
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In response to budget cuts, the University of California introduced on Wednesday new controversial enrollment waiting lists. Modeled after those used in private educational institutions, nearly 11,000 students had their hopes of getting into college placed on hold. The waiting lists, which are being employed in the Cal State University system as well, are being used to ensure that …
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