1996 - Notes: An Evidentiary Framework for Diversity as a Compelling Interest in Higher Education

Findings:

• Argues that universities have a compelling interest in diversity because a racially diverse student body furthers learning.
• Evidentiary requirements in past discrimination cases should not be applied to questions about diversity in higher education.
• Benefits of diversity cannot be quantified or proven by universities to meet evidentiary requirements to prove discrimination.
• Courts can use the testimony of educators.
• Race influences experiences in life and perspective.
• Racial diversity contributes to higher education because students’ diverse experiences and backgrounds can be a learning tool.