Affirmative action selection will not inevitably lead to negative responses from either beneficiaries or nonbeneficiaries. Being a beneficiary of affirmative action will not necessarily make the person a token. (PS)

Attracting minorities to natural resource education programs will require innovative recruitment programs. This article outlines such a program initiated by the Ohio State University's School of Natural Resources. (LHW)

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)

Describes the career development program at Lockheed Marine in Seattle. Considerations discussed include the presence of unions in blue-collar companies, the well-established career paths that exist in the skilled trades, and affirmative action goals. (JOW)

Most studies of the economic progress of African Americans have focused on income or narrower measures, such as learning, to assess the extent to which any gains relative to other ethnic groups can be attributed to factors such as declining racial discrimination, affirmative action policies, changes in industrial composition, or a narrowing of the…

This review comments on the recent class action suits in Michigan related to affirmative action and college admission. It reviews related cases and the legal basis for the Supreme Court decisions that are expected to have widespread effects. Affirmative action plans exist at all levels of government and business, and a broad ruling invalidating…

This paper offers of legal examination of affirmative action in higher education. It describes several court cases regarding student recruitment, admissions, and financial aid; the desegregation context; federal programs; cases regarding faculty employment; and elementary and secondary education. (EV)

In suggesting that affirmative action goals and timetables cause racial tension, and in recommending reliance on "free and automatic" access to economic opportunities, the chairperson of the Commission on Civil Rights makes the commission a political parrot of current administrative policy rather than a strong advocate of federal…

A review of literature revealed three groups of scholars expressing concern regarding the Bakke decision: (1) those who agree with the decision; (2) those who disagree with the decision, contending that the state must remedy past societal discrimination; and, (3) those who felt the court was too vague and chose an accommodationist approach.…

The author details for potential employers how to recruit and hire the disabled. Innovative outreach activities and awareness training are now called for in successful affirmative action programs for the handicapped. (CT)

Analyzes recent litigation as to the vitality of constitutional protections as compared to Title VII guarantees in combatting discriminatory employment practices. Provides guidance for individuals seeking legal remedies for alleged discrimination and for employers who are attempting to comply with antidiscrimination mandates. (Author/GC)

The reorganization of the federal equal employment opportunity enforcement efforts and the establishment of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is explained in this description of the structure and function of specific divisions within the organization. A directory of OFCCP's regional and area offices is included. (RLV)

Discusses the confusion surrounding the "annual hire and/or promotion rates" (AHP) used to measure compliance of affirmative action programs. Proposes a new formula for determing AHP that is more analytic than current methods. (IRT)

Describes how the Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action in the University of Michigan cases have college officials scratching their heads. (EV)