Word: legacyism
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Driven by a philosophy that racial diversity should be a pedagogical priority and by its legacy as a champion of affirmative action, the University acted aggressively in submitting a friend-of-the-court-brief co-signed by seven other Ivy League institutions that argued for race to be considered as...
As long as masters and administrators—and most first-years, who from this year on will have no memory of the old group size—remain satisfied with the eight-person groups, it seems unlikely to be headed for review, leaving intact the legacy of the Class...
But at an institution that prides itself on its flagship role in the world of higher education, citing a legacy of defending academic freedom, some faculty wonder why Harvard’s leadership has not taken a more prominent stance on the Patriot Act and other post-Sept. 11 legislation...
If, though, Gross is keen to succeed, he could do worse than look to his predecessor (and good friend) for both philosophical inspiration and practical consultation. Lewis’ ousting was shabby and regrettable; it is now Gross’ responsibility to ensure that Lewis’ legacy of responsiveness...
But perhaps the greatest legacy left by the South African divestment movement was one of anti-divestment sentiment within a frustrated and fatigued administration.