Court Limits Race As Factor in Admissions

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussions' started by Charles, Jun 23, 2003.

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  1. Charles

    Charles New Member

    Excerpt:

    "WASHINGTON (AP) -- In two split decisions, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that minority applicants may be given an edge when applying for admissions to universities, but limited how much a factor race can play in the selection of students.

    The high court struck down a point system used by the University of Michigan, but did not go as far as opponents of affirmative action had wanted. The court approved a separate program used at the University of Michigan law school that gives race less prominence in the admissions decision-making process."

    http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SCOTUS_AFFIRMATIVE_ACTION?SITE=DCTMS&SECTION=HOME
     
  2. David Boyd

    David Boyd New Member

    The majority said that the policy was narrowly tailored to further a compelling interest in "obtaining educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body."

    Does the finding of a “compelling state interest” mean a state, through legislation, could force affirmative action on private institutions? Maybe.

    The finding could also mean that accrediting bodies might be able to take similar action in adopting accreditation standards.
     
  3. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Dr Boyd: This is off-topic, but congrats on the DETC accreditation for Taft!
     

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