Diversity Disagreement Case Study
From: Ames School District Lawyer
To: Board of Education
Subject: “Diversity Disagreement?”
As the District Lawyer for Ames High School, it is important to consider both sides of the argument regarding Chandler Terry Smith, a high school student who feels discriminated against both economically and in terms of her background. Twenty students will be selected as well as endure a fixed package price of $2100 each, including transportation, lodging and meals. This price was set so the school could offer only a limited number of spaces for students with diverse backgrounds; the total cost would be $1700. The selection committee has “broad discretion to waive academic and community service requirements, at least to some extent.” The recommended …show more content…
Unfortunately, Chandler did not meet those requirements, therefore she simply would have a lower chance in attending the trip even if she wanted to. Under Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Cheered by College Admissions Experts, who claim “The decision, Fisher v. University of Texas, No. 14-9801, concerned an unusual program and contained a warning to universities that not all affirmative action programs will pass constitutional muster.” This states that there may be alternatives around the situation regarding racial …show more content…
Within the Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action Program at University of Texas, President Obama hailed the decision “I’m pleased that the Supreme court upheld the basic notion that diversity is an important value in our society.” He told reporters at the White House. “We are not a country that guarantees equal outcomes, but we do strive to provide an equal shot to everybody.” If this is the case, Chandler may use this as a protest against not being able to go on the spring trip. In addition to potentially allowing Chandler on this trip may be that quotas are not permitted amongst schools. According to the ruling of The University of California vs. Bakke on June 28 1978, the U.S. supreme court declared affirmative act constitutional but invalidated the use of racial quotas. This may lead to rewriting the requirements for the trip, as racial quotas are a major devotion. To further add to Chandler’s case, there is a major distinction in allowing students to be waived of academic and community service. Chandler however, has done just that, with high grades as well as a substantial involvement in community service. How would it be fair if the students attending this trip did not need to obtain the high achievement Chandler has worked hard for? The lack of not being
To: Board of Education
Subject: “Diversity Disagreement?”
As the District Lawyer for Ames High School, it is important to consider both sides of the argument regarding Chandler Terry Smith, a high school student who feels discriminated against both economically and in terms of her background. Twenty students will be selected as well as endure a fixed package price of $2100 each, including transportation, lodging and meals. This price was set so the school could offer only a limited number of spaces for students with diverse backgrounds; the total cost would be $1700. The selection committee has “broad discretion to waive academic and community service requirements, at least to some extent.” The recommended …show more content…
Unfortunately, Chandler did not meet those requirements, therefore she simply would have a lower chance in attending the trip even if she wanted to. Under Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Cheered by College Admissions Experts, who claim “The decision, Fisher v. University of Texas, No. 14-9801, concerned an unusual program and contained a warning to universities that not all affirmative action programs will pass constitutional muster.” This states that there may be alternatives around the situation regarding racial …show more content…
Within the Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action Program at University of Texas, President Obama hailed the decision “I’m pleased that the Supreme court upheld the basic notion that diversity is an important value in our society.” He told reporters at the White House. “We are not a country that guarantees equal outcomes, but we do strive to provide an equal shot to everybody.” If this is the case, Chandler may use this as a protest against not being able to go on the spring trip. In addition to potentially allowing Chandler on this trip may be that quotas are not permitted amongst schools. According to the ruling of The University of California vs. Bakke on June 28 1978, the U.S. supreme court declared affirmative act constitutional but invalidated the use of racial quotas. This may lead to rewriting the requirements for the trip, as racial quotas are a major devotion. To further add to Chandler’s case, there is a major distinction in allowing students to be waived of academic and community service. Chandler however, has done just that, with high grades as well as a substantial involvement in community service. How would it be fair if the students attending this trip did not need to obtain the high achievement Chandler has worked hard for? The lack of not being