Welcome 

Shari E. Miles, Ph.D.
SPSSI Executive Director

Overview of the Program 

Faye J. Crosby, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz

Perceptions of Affirmative Action 

Myrtle P. Bell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management
University of Texas, Arlington

The Need for Affirmative Action

John. F. Dovidio, Ph. D.
Charles A. Dane Professor of Psychology
Colgate University
Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Consequences of Affirmative Action

For People of Color

Faye J. Crosby, Ph.D.

For White Students and for Institutions

Patricia Y. Gurin, Ph.D.
Nancy Cantor Distinguished University
Professor Emerita of Psychology &
Women Studies, University of Michigan

Three Surprising Facts About Affirmative Action

Marc Bendick, Ph.D.
Principal
Bendick & Egan Economic Consultants

Questions from the Audience