Examines career development of women in admissions. Most women working in universities, especially public schools, occupy lower status positions. Women have the qualifications to succeed as directors of admission, but affirmative action has not increased their numbers, and those who are directors earn 80 percent of what their male counterparts…

This dissertation, written in April 2000, focuses on African American, Hispanic, and White community college students' attitudes toward affirmative action in college admissions. Specifically, the study examines the association between attitudes toward affirmative action in college admissions, student background characteristics, educational…

Because of concern over possible retrenchment by law schools to increase minority representation since the Bakke decision, a survey of affirmative action programs in law school admissions was undertaken. The results indicate that the majority, at least outside the South, read the Bakke opinions as permitting such programs. (JMD)

Issues facing the academic community concerning a multicultural workforce are examined, including improvement of racial minority representation, the importance of minority role models, congressional expectations and the federal judiciary's position on affirmative action, and myths impeding progress toward a multicultural professional workforce.…

Discusses the decline in judicial attempts to mandate racial integration in postsecondary education. Analyzes recent Supreme Court affirmative action rulings to determine the limits of voluntary race-conscious initiatives designed to increase minority access and success in higher education. (FMW)

A study of the fairness and utility of race-conscious academic support services offered at law schools finds that law schools should increase academic support for nontraditional students. A University of Oregon program is used to illustrate the potential for program success. (MSE)

This paper argues that incorporation of relevant feminist and critical race literature into legal education can help students question their own assumptions about society and the law, creating links between abstract legal principles and concrete consequences for specific groups of employees. Implications for affirmative action are also examined.…

An explanation of the impending shortage of minority teachers and suggestions for increasing the supply of minority teachers compose the crux of this document. The following specific actions may be taken by local school districts, colleges of teacher education, teacher certification boards, and teacher recruitment and selection offices to ensure…

This review essay analyzes the present research on women as managers and executives in business, commerce, and industry in the United States. The nine sections of the essay cover the following topics of potential interest to researchers and businesswomen: the historical contributions of women to the development of management, the social forces…

The passage of education legislation extending equal rights to women precipitated a series of court cases testing the rights of women to participate in high school athletic programs. These court decisions have resulted in fundamental changes in the operation, organization, and administration of athletic programs within many school districts. A…

The federal government's move away from affirmative action combined with a growing national indifference to civil rights has resulted in major setbacks in the education of American Indians. Tribalism can be part of a solution with programs that reinforce a student's connection to parents, community, and tribe. (MLW)

Investigates federal efforts to dismantle barriers to women's educational aspirations and considers how higher education is responding to demands for equality within academia. Reviews literature and some court decisions on discriminatory higher education practices to assess the court's posture and the effectiveness of legislation related to women…

Reviews research on teacher attitudes towards sexual differences as they affect their response to student behavior and potential. Since research findings refute many sexual stereotypes, the author recommends individualized instruction to encourage the highest development of individual capacities. A checklist for evaluating teaching sex fairness is…

Evaluates the impact of major court cases on racial justice and social change in the United States. Topics discussed include the legislative response to social problems, the Nixon Court, affirmative action, and the unredeemed promise. Journal available from Daedalus Subscription Department, 1172 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02134.…

Standards for validity contained in the new Uniform Guidelines are probably not being met with most student rating forms in use. Administrative decisions must be based on valid information and permit equal employment opportunities. Research on sources of variance in ratings is needed. (JAC)