Discusses waning political support for affirmative action in higher education in light of recent court decisions and the passage of California Proposition 209, focusing on the role of the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) in defending affirmative action. AAAA members note the need to explain the history of past discrimination to…

Discusses the ineffectiveness of affirmative action in higher education to bring about social change due to lack of implementation and enforcement. Explores the present status of Black women in higher education and future prospects if significant policy changes do not occur. (JS)

Reviews history and application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to argue that adverse impact definition of test discrimination embodied in unanimous 1971 Supreme Court decision in Griggs versus Duke Power Company and its progeny is the product of successful advocacy of unelected bureaucrats rather than a product of public…

Urges administrators to promote positive social change within the school through pedagogies that are responsive to learners' diverse needs, curricula that are relevant to a variety of backgrounds, naturalistic forms of evaluation based on pluralistic concepts of intelligence, staffing that is reflective of schools' communities, and consultive…

A supporter of affirmative action in California sees attackers as mean-spirited and practicing wedge politics. He stresses its legality and opposes a proposed California Civil Rights initiative. An opponent criticizes affirmative action, noting practical difficulties in application and its opposition to American values of fairness. He defends the…

Examines and compares the new black conservative thinkers who are leading the opposition to affirmative action and other government interventions designed to advance the educational position of blacks. The author reviews such major figures as Shelby Steele, Glenn C. Loury, Walter E. Williams, William Julius Wilson, and Thomas Sowell. (GR)

Discusses issues in diversity management, based on the experiences of Harry S Truman College, in Illinois. Describes the important characteristics of different ethnic and racial groups that affect their outlook and approach to management and steps that leaders must take to create a climate of diversity. (MAB)

Examines some of the common problems faced by white instructors as they try to address the concerns of women of color with all or predominantly white groups of students. Discusses establishing credibility, and in-class strategies such as discussions of affirmative action, analysis of the media, guest speakers, and discussions of homophobia. (RS)

Presents issues relating to equality of access to information technology and the Internet for the African American community. Provides suggestions for measures that black information professionals can take to ensure universal access to information and affirmative entrepreneurial opportunities. (JKP)

Uses the book, "The Bell Curve," to illustrate the problem of "dangerous knowledge" and its power to harm. The article examines what the book is saying about intelligence, its meaning to society, and the book's possible effect on radicalizing political thought. (GR)

Focuses on the intellectual history of American higher education and how it has shaped the current issues around cultural diversity and political correctness. Shows how a major part of the controversy over cultural diversity in higher education stems from the ideology of white superiority, which is pervasive and deeply rooted in American higher…

This article examines the impact on institutions of higher education, particularly in 19 southern and border states, from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on how the states must show they have removed vestiges of past segregation. Its impact on affirmative action, admissions criteria, and redistricting are examined. (GLR)

Offers John Hope Franklin's views on a range of topics concerning African Americans in higher education. Topics cover such areas as affirmative action, on-campus integration, white universities and their hiring of black faculty, and a review of a model program for preparing minorities for academic careers. (GLR)

Observes lower numbers of ethnic and cultural studies, despite growing need. Argues for appropriate, affirmative action to increase number of rural sociological studies. Sees "ray of hope" in 1990 meeting of Rural Sociological Society. Suggests more training, scholarships, monographs, research, and fellowships for researchers interested…

Affirmative action has become symbolic of the public policy debate about equity, race, ethnicity, and gender. Proponents of affirmative action need to address the issues of (1) demonstrable qualification for employment; (2) entitlement to fulfilled expectations; (3) interference of affirmative action with legitimate right to educational/employment…