What is meant by the term “State Action?”

Also, read State Action Doctrine (Links to an external site.) under the Resources
Assignment 
Q:   What is meant by the term “State Action?”
Q:   What is mean by the term “under color of law?”
Q:   How does the State Action Doctrine impact both public and private colleges and universities?
 
Readings
Be prepared to discuss how this material relates to and affects institutional work environments (employee-employer relationships, employee rights/treatment, etc.).
B.     Chapter 1      PERSPECTIVES AND FOUNDATIONS    (Read Pages 57-75)
                                 Read Sections: 1.6     Religion and Public-Private Dichotomy
                                 1.6.1      Overview
                                 1.6.2      Religious autonomy rights and religious institutions and their personnel
                                 1.6.3      Government support for religious institutions
                                 1.6.4      Religious autonomy rights of individuals in public post-secondary institutions