Research shows that board scores increase each year. JMU's faculty is unquestionably one of the best in the nation. Taking a proactive role is everyone's responsibility. Most people want full equality achieved. While they may not discriminate against anyone, they recognize that they, and others, have benefited from present and past injustices.
Affirmative action rebuffs any form of discrimination.
Persons hired or promoted into positions MUST be qualified. Otherwise, it would be self-defeating and unlawful to place them. Anyone who does not do ashare of the work creates a burden for others. The law stipulates that persons with disabilities must be qualified to perform the job or task in question. Statistics point out that these persons with disablities generally have some of the best work records.