Universities across the nation acted similarly by commemorating the Students and Youth Day of Action in Defense of Affirmative Action. Overall, there were mixed responses regarding the impact and the message of the event. However, Perez-Torres explained that since faculty were protesting, the event was viewed differently. After the rally, organizers held a meeting to discuss the walkout among faculty. Organizers of the walkout said it would set a precedent for future faculty activities.
Organizers have two immediate goals.
First, they hope to explore how diversity has enhanced education at UCLA through programs such as dorm teach-ins. They are also pushing to get faculty from across the UC system to meet and discuss upcoming plans for each campus. Among their long-term goals, organizers plan on bringing students and faculty together around the issue of affirmative action. In addition, the importance of racial, ethnic and gender diversity for students will be highlighted through a faculty mentorship program. They also wish to make faculty voices heard concerning the issue of affirmative action.