Following the passage of the controversial Proposal 2, which bans affirmative action at public higher education institutions and in Michigan government, Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid said he will continue to oppose it. "As the most diverse institution of higher education in the state and the only urban research university in the state, we remain committed to including people of all backgrounds on our campus," he said. "We have long welcomed people of every race, color, and creed and both genders as equals in roles ranging from students and faculty to staff and administrators. We also recognize the importance of the rule of law and we fully respect the decision made by the voters of Michigan. We expect that many details of how the ballot measures affect operations will still need to be determined."