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Veterans preference in Idaho universities
Dear Visionaries,
I became aware of an issue
recently that I'm interested in investigating further and would like some input
from the members of this internet community. Apparently, the University of
Idaho does not give any preference to veterans in the hiring process. As a
disabled veteran and a student at the U of I, I was somewhat dismayed to learn
that my fine university chooses not to honor men and women who have served their
country and helped preserve our precious freedom.
It was bad enough to learn that
the U of I chose not to honor Veterans Day by canceling classes, such as is done
for Martin Luther King Jr Day and Presidents Day, but then to find out that the
U of I has added insult to injury by not giving hiring preference to
veterans was a bit much.
I'm not sure of the specific
requirements for institutions that receive federal money to give veterans
preference, but I will be doing some research into that in the near
future.
What I would like to know from
fellow Visionaries is what you think of this situation. Should the largest
employer in Moscow, which I'm sure receives federal funds, be required to
honor men and women who have fought for their country? Can the University
of Idaho be persuaded to give veterans preference without lawmakers getting
involved? Should lawmakers get involved? I'm looking forward to your
comments and insight.
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