Did the court dismiss applicant's Title VII claim?. (12th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lyerly, Eric
• Is Part Of: Campus legal advisor. Volume 22:Number 12(2022)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2022-07-12
• Subjects: Universities and colleges -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Legal status, laws, etc -- United States -- Periodicals; 344.73074
• DOI: 10.1002/cala.40862
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1531-3999

Abstract

Abstract : A 52‐year‐old Black man submitted an application for the open position of assistant chief of police at Austin Peay State University. Shortly before he applied, the university modified the qualifications for the position to reduce a previous requirement of five years of experience in university law enforcement. The applicant claimed the university modified the requirement to enable an internal (white) female candidate to qualify for the position. The university ultimately hired the female candidate — despite the applicant's alleged superior qualifications.