She did not answer, but looked at him in open, undefensive admission.
Under the new policy, called open admissions, high school graduates were guaranteed a place at a community college.
Killing open admissions will not make the public schools better.
Community colleges often have open admissions, with generally lower tuition than other state or private schools.
The university is very different today from what it was in the late 1960's before open admissions.
But others in his class saw open admissions as evidence that the college was carrying out its historic mission.
All the studies in the world will never be able to measure the benefits of open admission.
"These people would be in significantly worse shape if it weren't for open admissions."
Other critics of open admissions say the new book may add useful information but should not be taken as the final word on the policy.
He also played a major role in the City University's decision this year to end open admissions.