Schedule
I. What the Court Held: A Concise Review
 "Strict
scrutiny" of racial classifications and the legal questions the Court answered
"Educational
benefits of a diverse student body" as a "compelling interest"
"Narrow
tailoring" applied to the law school and undergraduate admissions programs
II. Requirements for Race-Conscious
Admissions Programs After Grutter and Gratz
Documenting the
institution's interest in achieving a diverse student body: recommendations
Reviewing or
developing a race-conscious admissions policy: required and recommended elements
Specific issues:
individualized review of applicant files; burden on non-favored groups; examination of
race-neutral alternatives; limited duration of policy--analyzing the Court's analysis.
Undergraduate and
graduate programs; public and private institutions
III. What's Next?
Impact beyond
admissions: financial aid and scholarships; special programs (e.g. outreach, recruitment,
retention)
Future challenges
and litigation--testing the Court's decisions
Implications beyond
student body diversity (e.g. affirmative action in employment)
Judicial review of
affirmative action after Grutter and Gratz--how strict is "strict scrutiny"?
IV. Questions and Answers
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