They say Bakke is no longer viable, that our policies don't meet that standard. We say Bakke is alive and well and the law of the land. The Supreme Court doesn't overrule itself without saying so. We consciously consider race and ethnicity as contributing to diversity and diversity is critical to the excellent education that is part of our mission. It also is a key to academic excellence and key to preparing students to live and function in an increasingly diverse democracy, to be better citizens.
Diversity fosters tolerance, awareness and understanding.