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Amadgin's avatar

Welcome interns! As to the critics, let's not make the mistake of putting identity before substance. Isn't rejection of that approach one of the reasons we love Free Press? Let's see what these people can do!

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Matthew Corson-Finnerty's avatar

Agreed, checking a box for тАЬregional diversityтАЭ is as dumb as it sounds

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Dan  Brown's avatar

Yes, and ironic considering the SCOTUS ruling on Affirmative Action.тАЭ

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Bruce Miller's avatar

I doubt a quest for regional diversity would transgress the Students for Fair Admissions decision.

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Dan  Brown's avatar

The merit argument? Quotas (in effect)?

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Bruce Miller's avatar

The decision focused on race and both the Civil Rights Act and Equal Protection clause. Geographic diversity hasn't been applied to either to the best of my knowledge.

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Dan  Brown's avatar

Point taken. But do you see the parallel?

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Bruce Miller's avatar

Yes. And I agree...quotas of any kind are dumb and lazy. Getting the best candidates for a job or institution is hard work. If you're serious about it.

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