Affirmative Action

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This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to affirmative action. Part II examines the affirmative action policies of the University of Dubuque (Iowa), University of Wisconsin- Platteville, and College of Saint Mary in Omaha are examined. In Part III, a brief history of affirmative action in American state universities is offered along with a discussion of key lawsuits related to affirmative action.

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"The current state of affirmative action in American universities may be illustrated by examining the affirmative action policies of the University of Dubuque (Iowa), University of Wisconsin- Platteville, and College of Saint Mary in Omaha. While each university has its own distinct and separate affirmative action program, there are numerous common denominators. First, the University of Dubuque (Iowa), University of Wisconsin- Platteville, and College of Saint Mary in Omaha are all equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. As such, these institutions seek to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color."

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