The University uses a complex system that evaluates such considerations among others and then recalculates a student's grade point average. Under the amendment, the University would have little control over the applications it receives. The University must have the ability to mold a student body it believes will optimally benefit all students. A great deal of the University experience comes from social interactions between students of different backgrounds. Diversity teaches the values of culture - different cultures bring together different expressions and ideas.
Students benefit from such variety.
There is no question the University and other public institutions of higher learning need this extra funding to continue to improve the quality of education they provide. This money allows them to stay competitive with other institutions. In all probability, students at other state universities and colleges would see a similar tuition increase under Engler's proposed 1.5-percent increase. But while the extra funding would be of great benefit, the University cannot afford to trade in its principles for a funding increase. Sadly, state legislators cannot see that affirmative action promotes fairness and diversity.