Beyond Michigan’s Race Referendum

by E Wayne Ross on October 21, 2006

Inside Higher Ed: Beyond Michigan’s Race Referendum

On election night next month, many eyes will be on Michigan, where voters will consider a proposal that would broadly ban race or sex-based affirmative action in all government programs, including college and university admissions. But while that may be the most visible state ballot measure related to higher education this year, dozens of others — on such diverse issues as state tax and spending limits, eminent domain and gay marriage — could significantly affect colleges and universities.