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