Does Proposal 2 prohibit public institutions from seeking diversity?
No. Proposal 2 precludes discrimination and preferential treatment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. It does not in any way mean that diversity is no longer a permissible, indeed compelling, interest. The University of Michigan is firmly committed to the goal of creating a diverse educational environment. We work to build a community that is broadly diverse, which means that our faculty, staff, and students come to U-M with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, each of whom contributes to the excellence and dynamism of the University’s learning environment.
No. Proposal 2 precludes discrimination and preferential treatment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or national origin in public education, public employment, or public contracting. It does not in any way mean that diversity is no longer a permissible, indeed compelling, interest. The University of Michigan is firmly committed to the goal of creating a diverse educational environment. We work to build a community that is comprised of faculty, staff, and students who come to U-M with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This diversity contributes to the excellence and dynamism of the University’s learning environment.
