A diagnosis of the problems involved in carrying out affirmative action on campuses, a survey of the recruitment policies of 50 institutions, and an in-depth look at how Bloomsburg State College approached the task are presented. (Author/MLW)

Probes tenure, tenure guarantees, union protests, affirmative action, early retirement, ideal steady-state faculty mix, and their implications for higher education. (PG)

The role of the affirmative action officer is reviewed, based on profiles of 133 officers in institutions of varying size. Their own perceptions of their jobs are reported along with a report of how institutions view them. (LBH)

Students from a variety of colleges comment on their personal experiences on campus with racial/ethnic bias or bias based on homosexuality. A number of the students embraced activism as a coping strategy. The institution's role in attending to the needs of all students, minority and majority, is discussed. (MSE)

Politicians and chambers of commerce in Prince George's County, Maryland, recognized the need to improve opportunities for and achievement by Black students. Magnet and compensatory programs were implemented, as well as the "Comer School Development Program," which places special emphasis on parental involvement. (MLW)

An interview with the new president of the American Council on Education (ACE), Stanley O. Ikenberry, elicits his thoughts on current challenges facing higher education, upcoming changes for ACE, policy issues, student learning outcomes, educational technology, affirmative action, the relationship of higher education to the corporate world,…

It is contended that until now colleges and universities have been reacting defensively to the problem of affirmative action. They must now set realistic goals in recruitment and retention, commit financial and human resources to these goals, and set up contractual agreements that clearly delineate the rights and obligation of the student as well…

Egalitarianism (affirmative action) is seen as a disreputable term in academe because it implies a lowering of standards and an ignoring of differences in human abilities. Meritocracy connotes a privileged elite, who, by virtue of special opportunity and economic advantage, gain power and prestige and perpetuate a system of oppression. (MLW)

Discusses the problems inherent in the federal government's statistical method of determining and enforcing goals for the hiring and composition of faculty of colleges and universities with federal contracts. Stress is on the need for revision of the program to correct flaws and eliminate red tape. (Editor/JT)

Recommendations to help Black student-athletes are discussed covering: coaches' hiring practices, recruiting process, academics, special programs, support services, monitoring, conducive social environment, scheduling policies, post-eligibility support, and better representation. (MLW)

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)

Through the requirements of Title IX and of various sports organizations, enforced by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the courts, the external regulation of intercollegiate sports is a salient fact of college and university existence. The legal basis for regulation and some examples of enforcement are examined. (JMD)

The history of intercollegiate athletics is examined. Focus is on four major outside interventions and four major issues: The economics of collegiate sports; unethical practices in recruiting and on-campus treatment of athletes; equal opportunity for women in sports, and the relationship of collegiate sports to higher education. (JMD)

A University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) longitudinal study surveyed students throughout their college experience concerning issues of cultural diversity and educational equity, specific institutional affirmative action policies, and the impact of multiculturalism within the curriculum. Results indicate each racial and ethnic group showed a unique…

Victims of both racial and sex discrimination, women of color face special obstacles to achieving success and equity. If the perspectives of women of different ethnic heritages never enter the realm of academic discourse, it makes these perspectives invisible. The dominant culture has no knowledge of what it is missing. (MLW)