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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Texas university argues college admissions policies are 'unjust,' touts new 'meritocratic admissions' policy
The University of Austin in Texas (UATX) believes college admissions are "unjust," so the school is going to do something about it. "What we've done is create the most meritocratic admissions policy in the country," UATX Dean Ben Crocker told Fox News Digital. He continued, "We do not want high school seniors to be performing in their essays unpacking a vast list of shallow co-curriculars and extracurriculars." UATX announced on Monday that students who score over a 1460 on the SAT, over a 33 on the ACT or over a 105 on the Classic Learning Test (CLT) are automatically admitted to the university, "pending basic eligibility and an integrity check." The Ohio State University 'Sunsets' Offices Amid Ongoing Review Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Work The UATX explained further that students who perform below that threshold will be evaluated on test scores along with Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam results, and "three verifiable achievements that are each described in a single sentence." The university is currently unaccredited. It was founded in 2021 by a group of academics and notable figures, including former New York Times journalist Bari Weiss, after they raised concerns about the decline of free speech across college campuses. Read On The Fox News App While its inaugural students are not eligible for federal financial aid, the university has had significant support from private donors, including billionaire Bill Ackman and activist Harlan Crow, allowing it to offer free tuition to its first cohort. "We just want to know, are you intelligent? Are you brilliant? And are you committed to building a great university with us? Our criteria is very simple. We're not interested in whether you're the right gender, the right race, the right ethnicity, it is merit first for us," Crocker said. Ag Bondi Dismisses Dei Lawsuits Brought Against Police, Fire Departments Under Biden Administration Crocker also cited the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, rejecting the use of race as a factor in college admissions as a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. "Chief Justice Roberts, in his majority opinion, said, if we're going to eliminate racial discrimination, then we have to eliminate all of it. He said all of it. But what we've seen since that decision was handed down is that our elite universities have not," Crocker added. In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action as well as President Donald Trump's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), many universities abandoned DEI programs. Furthermore, some universities reinstated requirements for undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores after dropping the testing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some universities had previously claimed that standardized tests raised concerns about inequality in higher education. "We're trying to instigate a revolution in American higher education," Crocker told Fox News Digital. "It's an American revolution in the sense that we see it as a return to the way things ought to be. We're not trying to radically reinvent everything, but we are trying to take what's best about education in the United States: meritocracy, excellence, the sense that you need to build something for the good of the country."Original article source: Texas university argues college admissions policies are 'unjust,' touts new 'meritocratic admissions' policy
Fox News
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Texas university argues college admissions policies are 'unjust,' touts new 'meritocratic admissions' policy
The University of Austin in Texas (UATX) believes college admissions are "unjust," so the school is going to do something about it. "What we've done is create the most meritocratic admissions policy in the country," UATX Dean Ben Crocker told Fox News Digital. He continued, "We do not want high school seniors to be performing in their essays unpacking a vast list of shallow co-curriculars and extracurriculars." UATX announced on Monday that students who score over a 1460 on the SAT, over a 33 on the ACT or over a 105 on the Classic Learning Test (CLT) are automatically admitted to the university, "pending basic eligibility and an integrity check." The UATX explained further that students who perform below that threshold will be evaluated on test scores along with Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam results, and "three verifiable achievements that are each described in a single sentence." The university is currently unaccredited. It was founded in 2021 by a group of academics and notable figures, including former New York Times journalist Bari Weiss, after they raised concerns about the decline of free speech across college campuses. While its inaugural students are not eligible for federal financial aid, the university has had significant support from private donors, including billionaire Bill Ackman and activist Harlan Crow, allowing it to offer free tuition to its first cohort. "We just want to know, are you intelligent? Are you brilliant? And are you committed to building a great university with us? Our criteria is very simple. We're not interested in whether you're the right gender, the right race, the right ethnicity, it is merit first for us," Crocker said. Crocker also cited the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, rejecting the use of race as a factor in college admissions as a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. "Chief Justice Roberts, in his majority opinion, said, if we're going to eliminate racial discrimination, then we have to eliminate all of it. He said all of it. But what we've seen since that decision was handed down is that our elite universities have not," Crocker added. In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action as well as President Donald Trump's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), many universities abandoned DEI programs. Furthermore, some universities reinstated requirements for undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores after dropping the testing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some universities had previously claimed that standardized tests raised concerns about inequality in higher education. "We're trying to instigate a revolution in American higher education," Crocker told Fox News Digital. "It's an American revolution in the sense that we see it as a return to the way things ought to be. We're not trying to radically reinvent everything, but we are trying to take what's best about education in the United States: meritocracy, excellence, the sense that you need to build something for the good of the country."
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IKS Health Launches Scribble Now at ViVE 2025
New AI Offering Creates Industry's Most Comprehensive Clinical Documentation Suite that Fits Any Workflow DALLAS, February 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions, proudly announces the launch of Scribble Now, the latest addition to the IKS Health Scribble Suite, at ViVE 2025, February 16-19. This real-time documentation solution completes the industry's most comprehensive AI clinical documentation suite, empowering clinicians to create accurate notes during patient encounters while focusing on delivering exceptional care. IKS Health executives will be showcasing the Scribble Suite in ViVE's first-ever AI Pavilion at Booth 739. With Scribble Now, IKS Health combines automated speech recognition (ASR) and Generative AI (GenAI) to enable clinicians to focus on patient care while documenting in real time, reducing after-hours workload and enhancing overall efficiency. Scribble Now's GenAI prompting is continuously refined with clinician feedback while improving accuracy and addressing common challenges. Combining the power of HIPAA-compliant technology with physician expertise ensures that documentation is precise, contextually accurate, and reliable. "Scribble Now and our other Suite solutions integrate our custom-built innovative AI capabilities with the feedback and knowledge of clinicians to create and improve flexible workflows while reducing administrative, clinical, and operational burdens," said Ben Crocker, MD, Senior Vice President of Care Design and Innovation. "This smart solution ensures we deliver accurate documentation in a timely manner, ultimately improving both care delivery and outcomes." The IKS Scribble Suite offers five flexible solutions to meet the specific needs of healthcare organizations: Scribble Now: Real-time documentation powered by ASR and GenAI, enabling clinicians to complete accurate notes during patient encounters, enhancing efficiency and reducing burnout. Scribble Swift: Delivers problem-based charting within one hour, integrating GenAI with human scribes for rapid and validated documentation. Scribble Pro: Provides EHR-integrated notes within four hours, with comprehensive reconciliation by clinician-scribes and E&M coding. Scribble Transcribe: High-quality and award-winning transcription services enhanced by ASR and human editing, ensuring accuracy and secure integration into the EHR. Scribble Live: Dedicated virtual scribes offering full workflow support, including pre-charting and inbox management, to eliminate administrative burdens. "Offering Scribble Pro [part of the Scribble Suite] has been one of the best decisions we have made to help support our providers, limit burnout, and to impact productivity, all resulting in excellent provider retention and recruitment," said Patrick McSweeney, MD, President of Milford Regional Physician Group. "Satisfaction with the product and team is quite high, and time saved is a huge win. The AI addition with Pro has made the cost much more manageable for the long term." IKS Health recently announced that Scribble Transcribe won the No. 1 spot as the 2025 Best in KLAS provider for the 7th straight year for medical transcription services. The Scribble Suite exemplifies IKS Health's commitment to advancing clinician well-being, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring financial sustainability for healthcare organizations. "The Scribble Suite is one of the many ways our solutions use AI and human-in-the-loop technology to pragmatically address healthcare's challenges across the patient journey," said Sri Madabushi, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Value-based Care, at IKS Health. "We've created a robust ecosystem that adapts to clinicians' unique workflows and preferences, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and better care outcomes, whether you're in volume or value arrangements." For more information about the IKS Health Scribble Suite, visit IKS Health. About IKS Health IKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare—spanning administrative, clinical, and operational burdens—so that clinicians can focus on their core purpose: delivering great care. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS Health enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises. IKS Health's Care Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care journey, and IKS Health is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively scale, improve quality, and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS Health's global workforce supports large health systems across the United States. For more information on IKS Health and its solutions, please visit Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited was listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (Bombay Stock Exchange) on December 19, 2024. {Scrip codes: NSE - IKS and BSE - 544309} View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT - IKS HEALTH Jill Gross, Director of Public Relations and Communicationspress@ Sign in to access your portfolio
