The purpose of this project is to explore one legal issue in depth. The legal issue I have selected is Affirmative Action in Admissions and Financial Aid.
Final Paper: You will write a 10-12 page paper excluding the title page and references in 7th APA formatting. Your task is to bring awareness to higher education professionals about perspectives they should consider related to a legal issue relevant to the field. This assignment will be submitted through Turnitin. Your paper should include the following:
Clear introduction and presentation of the legal issue
Discussion of any historical and/or current details surrounding the legal issue
Significance of the legal issue to higher education
Any concerns related to the legal issue based on prior legal decisions
Detailed explanation of power dynamics or inequities that both shape the issue and may occur because of the issue
Any ethical concerns to be addressed
Impacts to higher education based on possible outcomes of the legal issue
Suggestions moving forward
