On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down colleges’ use of race-conscious admissions processes nationwide.

At the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH), we believe that having people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences on college campuses is an advantage for everyone and builds deeper knowledge and understanding. We’re committed to nurturing the next generation of public health leaders who represent and serve every community. 

During the September 2023 community form, we’ll bring together the SPH community with UMN Office of the General Counsel to learn more about the Supreme Court decisions, what the new ruling means for the University, and how the decisions will impact SPH. 

Agenda

10:00-10:05 a.m. Welcome | Interim Dean Tim Beebe
10:05-10:20 a.m. Overview of Supreme Court Ruling | Carrie Ryan Gallia
10:20-10:35 a.m. Impact to SPH | Lauren Jones, Director of DEI and Emily Dunsworth, Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Enrollment
10:35-10:55 a.m. Q&A
10:55-11:00 a.m. Closing Remarks

Speakers:

Carrie Ryan Gallia
Senior Associate General Counsel

Lauren Jones
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Emily Dunsworth
Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Enrollment

About SPH Community Forums

School of Public Health (SPH) Community Forum events provide an online space to strengthen connections across the school, discuss priority initiatives, and support our community on issues that impact our work and learning.

Who should attend? The Community forum is open to all SPH alumni, faculty, staff and students.

Accessibility. SPH is committed to making its virtual events accessible to everyone, allowing all participants to be fully engaged. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, email sphevent@umn.edu. Please make requests with as much advance notice as possible so that the necessary services can be arranged.

Zoom experience. For the best user experience:

• Make sure your Zoom desktop app is updated to the most recent version.

• Log into UMN Zoom to authenticate your Zoom account.

Recording. The Community Forum presentation will be recorded and materials and resources will be shared after the event.