Every state in the U.S. has had a woman as a college or university president, except this case study's example, Dominion. The state of Dominion has only had white, male presidents and until recently these presidents had also been members of the dominant religion.

A presidency at a small but blossoming community college has opened. The list of 178 candidates is cut to five. Two of the candidates are women, one is a Native American male; the remaining two candidates are white males, one of the predominant religion and one of another faith.

The final selection for president is made by a body appointed by the Governor of the State of Dominion, called the Regents. Three-fourth of the members of this body are white, males. The majority of these belong to the dominant religion.

The candidate chosen is the white, male of the dominant religion. His credentials are significantly less than either of the women candidates.

Questions:

Is this an ethical situation?

What should be done?