September 6, 2006

Wayne State weighs in on affirmative action

The station's Mary Conway, reporting on a group of citizens who filed a legal brief in an attempt to keep the affirmative action proposal off the November ballot, interviewed WSU Admissions Director Susan Zwieg regarding the university's efforts to maintain a diverse student body. Students who spoke with the reporter were divided on the topic of whether affirmative action is needed in the admissions process. Some said it is no longer necessary, while others thought the special consideration is important in order for underprivileged students to get a fair chance at a college education.

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