Publications concerning employment discrimination and the implications of affirmative action programs for minorities, women, and the handicapped are cited. The citations are divided into three sections: (1) bibliographies, (2) books and pamphlets (including government publications), and (3) articles and speeches. Each section presents the…

This dissertation has two major purposes: first, to identify, examine, and analyze those factors within the New York City public school system's employment practices which are believed to contribute to the charges that the system discriminates against minorities in job selection and promotion, by effect if not intent. Secondly, to propose a model…

Recently, higher education institutions were mandated by law under Executive Order 11246 to develop systematized and action-oriented procedures aimed at eliminating discrimination in employment opportunities and conditions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The end product of such a program development has been labeled…

This paper explores the dimensions of a law, Affirmative Action, and its impact on a university. Section 1 concerns legal aspects with emphasis on historical and legal perspectives of affirmative action; a summary of the guidelines and compliance procedures for administrators; and the legal implications of Affirmative Action as they may affect…

This paper summarizes the "Affirmative Action" training of unskilled minorities for jobs as firemen. The various training approaches undertaken are discussed; some were more successful than others. Hopefully, the information provided in this report can be used by other fire departments as a basis for developing their own minority "Affirmative…

The Affirmative Action Plan of Ohio University is described. Emphasis is placed on policy; purpose; responsibility for implementation; dissemination of policy and communication of related measures; university policy procedures; affirmative employment practices; administrative internship program; educational programs and services; child care…

As background for assessing the feasibility and desirability of program development in the area of human relations, a wide ranging literature search was conducted to locate materials which would be of use in designing, producing, and evaluating a human relations training program for the Medical Library Association. Information was uncovered in…

The author was a member of the joint committee on behalf of the American Council on Education and the Association of American Law Schools, which prepared an interpretive working document on the Bakke decision. This paper was presented at the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Bal Harbour, Florida, 1978. (Author)

This paper clarifies several questions regarding the Bakke Decision. It was presented at the special Bakke panel session at the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Bal Harbour, Florida, 1978. (Author/HMV)

Reviews court decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in which, despite Section 703(j), preferential remedial action implemented through numerical formulas is prescribed to improve minority employment opportunities. Concludes the pattern will continue until Congress or the Supreme Court clarifies the subject of preferential…

Two Supreme Court decisions, in two union cases involving plans giving minorities preferences in hiring and promotion, rejected the Reagan Administration's contention that only proven victims of bias could benefit from race-conscious employment decisions. (MLW)

Gives a brief overview of the three types of schools in India--government operated, government aided, and private schools. Discusses affirmative action programs for minorities and the Non-Formal Education program for children who have never attended school or have dropped out early. (CMG)

The CRitical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet describes resources related to affirmative action. The bibliography is divided into four sections designed to help provide a foundation for those implementing an affirmative action program or conducting research on this topic. Overview describes resources that describe the history of affirmative action,…

In 1999, Florida implemented the One Florida Initiative, a plan to end race-conscious decision making in employment, contracting, and higher education. The proposal for higher education was to replace race-conscious admissions with the Talented 20 Program, a policy that in theory would increase access for underrepresented students without…

Concludes that college and university administrators need to be more informed on how qualified females and other minorities become aware of available positions and what recruiting factors are necessary to hire these candidates. (PD)