US scrum over race case

Article Abstract:

The US Supreme Court has sounded the death knell for the application of affirmative action policies in university admissions, despite upholding the right of the University of Michigan to consider race as a factor in its recruitment policy. By a five-four vote margin the court ruled that racial preferences could still be used in admissions procedures, noting, however, that it expects the use of racial preferences to no longer be necessary 25 years from now. It is believed that this decision could be shortlived if one of the justices retires, which at least one is expected to do, allowing President George W. Bush, who is opposed to affirmative action, to appoint a replacement. In a separate case, the court ruled six-three against the University of Michigan's policy of giving minority students bonus points when evaluating their applications, instead ruling that Michigan could consider the race factor in applications in a less mechanistic manner.

University of Michigan, United States. Supreme Court

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Michigan ruling reaffirms drive for student diversity

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the contention that while affirmative action may not be a perfect solution, it is the best way to ensure diversity in universities is examined in the light of a Supreme Court decision on affirmative-action policies at US universities. It is argued that race-sensitive admissions policies are a critical tool that can be used to help achieve a diverse student body that is academically capable and multitalented and that the court's decision will allow universities to continue to use affirmative action to advance the interest in diversity, and continue to consider applicants as individuals and not just as members of a racial group.

Analysis, Racial quotas, Educational aspects

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Oh no - they won't go

Article Abstract:

American universities in 2007 are finding it increasingly difficult to bring in young academics, as the employees hired forty years earlier are reluctant to take retirement. This has resulted in growing frustrations among the young academics and universities concerning on their survival in the highly competitive markets.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Aged, Forecasts and trends, Teachers, Market trend/market analysis, Elderly workers, Retirement age, Teacher tenure, 2007 AD

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