Category Archives: Diversity/Affirmative Action (2006-07)

UW admissions policy lacks transparency

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Regent President David Walsh spilled the beans about diversity and the proposed ‘holistic’ approach to admissions policy at last week’s Regent hearing. He did so by characterizing the new Freshman Admissions Policy as a ‘race-conscious’ policy. … Continue reading

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Statement for Regent Hearing on Admission Policy

People tell me I am known for my constant criticisms of University of Wisconsin System diversity programs and admissions policies. That may be true. But, today I take a different approach. I want to relay several suggestions to you. My … Continue reading

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Review Admissions Policies

Wisconsin State Journal :: OPINION :: A8 Monday, January 22, 2007 Chancellor John Wiley led a vigorous defense of UW-Madison’s admissions policy at last Thursday’s hearing by the Legislature’s committee on affirmative action. Wiley stated that no applicant is admitted … Continue reading

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A Wisconsin Vote on Affirmative Action?

Op-Ed Submission to Capital Times 12/09/06, by W. Lee Hansen (574 words) What if Wisconsin voters in the recent election had been asked, as Michigan voters were, to amend the state constitution to “ban public institutions from using affirmative action … Continue reading

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