Affirmative action is threatening the college campus

Affirmative action is threatening the college campus Affirmative action and other set-aside for minorities and women are increasingly under fire in recent years. These programs, started decades ago, were once in the field of higher education for admission to everything from financial support. Today, women and minority students can not at the same level of support for "affirmative action" that their parents have received. The reaction against "affirmative action" comes largely from the group believes that through these programs - white men. As standards of living for African-Americans in the United States, who knows? Leg up? set-aside programs provide an unfair advantage. Similarly, men in black said that since women now represent the majority of students who can hardly claim discrimination. The criticism of affirmative action a bonus-malus system in which the admission and scholarships will be sent to the most deserving of race or gender is not taken into account. The only merit of the system, however, has come under attack. Supporters of affirmative action argue that there is no way to determine right on. Tests, such as on Saturday, has always been a mark of difference in outcomes between blacks and whites. Other factors used to rank college applicants, such as grade point average and medium-Advanced Placement classes from one school to another. In fact, many argue that the leaders of the minority, there is no completely objective way to measure capacity. They believe that a person? S background or obstacles can be overcome are as important as grades and standardized tests. According to the "affirmative action supporters, the substance is not a matter of fundamental importance for higher education - diversity. This, they say, is necessary for a well-rounded college experience, as well as social stability. Despite the rhetoric and the passion on both sides, the future of affirmative action is probably by the courts, and not for the activists. Recent court rulings have upheld the changes of state policy in key states like Texas, Florida and Califoia that now schools can narrow the racial and gender as factors in determining admission. Although the Supreme Court does not have a final decision, two things are now evident. First, race is not the only factor for approval. Secondly, if the race is a factor that the school has an interest in forcing the govement to allow them. This is what? Interesting? Interest remains to be seen. To maintain diversity on campus, universities have created innovative ways to achieve the same goals without violating the new restrictions. Often, so? Holistic? Method, some schools now a multitude of factors, in addition to quality and results of the tests. For example, students who have a difficult life at home or at work has had, during their year of high school to help their families may deserve special attention. In addition, several private companies and foundations have their own funds for scholarships in the minority, for every drop in federal or state sponsored help. It is unlikely that "positive actions" will be completely eliminated. Too many schools are required to maintain a large student body. College administrators will find a way or another to achieve balance in their admission. However, if current trends continue, women and minorities must be based on the search for new sources of college financial assistance, and developing new strategies for obtaining the input of the nation? The best universities.