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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. I made sure everyone had access, especially my Black classmates and friends,” says Williams. Tapping into access became a deliberate decision. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I

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Research Underway by Gates Foundation Partners to Better Understand Test-Optional Admission

NACAC's Admitted

NACAC’s role in facilitating conversation about equitable admission practices in the current admission context is to ensure careful examination of admission policies and practices, particularly as it applies to improving equity outcomes for college access.

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Partnership and Policy for Academic Advising

The University Innovation Alliance

He began new efforts to ensure that colleges and universities provide more transparency around graduation, job placement, and student loan default rates. Prior to his appointment as Secretary of Education, Duncan served as the chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) from 2001 through 2008.