
President Lara Tiedens analyzes the limitations of need-blind admissions in an for Inside Higher Ed. Tiedens argues that while students’ financial situations shouldn’t matter during the admissions process, they’re a vital consideration when it comes to creating an equitable educational experience on campus. “[…]to truly do what is best for our students, we need to be offering an opportunity for students to thrive financially, socially and psychologically on our campuses,� Tiedens writes. “To do so requires not just ignoring financial information at admission time but also, just as important, paying close attention to the finances of the students who enroll.�