MGS Business Ethics and Social Responsibilty - College Research Project - College Admissions
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Amanda Dixon
CoPIs:
Diana Elhalawany, Marisa Gabliks, Ahmad Griffin, Idalis Haddock
College:
College of Business and Public Management
Major:
Accounting
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Dawn Adams-Harmon
Abstract:
The 2019 College Admission Scandal sent shockwaves through academia and society, revealing a web of corruption and deceit within the higher education system. This research project will explore the multifaceted dimensions of the scandal, evaluating both the prosecution and defensive position related to the submit matter.
Through a comprehensive review of court documents, media coverage, and scholarly literature, will allow participants to formulate their arguments as it relates to the College Scandal. Our research will review the underlying mechanisms that facilitated the scandal. By examining the roles played by affluent parents, college coaches, standardized testing administrators, and admissions consultants, it seeks to delineate the intricate network of collusion and fraud that enabled undeserving students to gain illicit admission to prestigious universities.
Moreover, this research investigates the socio-economic disparities exacerbated by the scandal, highlighting the inequities inherent in the college admissions process. By exploring the systemic biases that advantage the privileged few, it endeavors to foster a deeper understanding of the barriers faced by underprivileged students in accessing higher education opportunities.
Furthermore, this project evaluates the legal responses to the scandal, assessing the efficacy of prosecutions and regulatory reforms in deterring future misconduct. It also considers the broader implications for academic integrity and institutional trust, proposing recommendations for enhancing transparency and accountability within the college admissions framework.
In sum, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on ethics in education and underscores the imperative for systemic reforms to uphold fairness and meritocracy in college admissions.