affirmative action - n. the practice of improving the educational and job opportunities of members of groups that have not been treated fairly in the past because of their race, sex, etc.

approach - n. a way of dealing with something

discourage - v. to make (someone) less determined, hopeful, or confident

diversity - n. the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.

institution - n. an established organization

motivate - v. to give (someone) a reason for doing something

compelling - adj. very interesting