Affirmative Action is a pressing issue for institutions of higher education. The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for advising University departments, units, and administrators on the interpretation and application of affirmative action law. Contained in this section are several key papers addressing affirmative action in matters such as admissions and financial aid in light of recent Supreme Court decisions.
Understanding the United States Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Jurisprudence [PDF] by Larry White, Chief Counsel – Pennsylvania Department of Education (reprinted with permission).
U.S. Supreme Court Decisions in University of Michigan Admissions Cases [PDF] NACUANOTE by Michael Madden and Bennett Bigelow Leedom (reprinted with permission).
Race-Conscious Financial Aid After The University of Michigan Decisions [PDF] NACUANOTE by Jonathan Alger (reprinted with permission).
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