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Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and follows other attacks.

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Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and follows other attacks.

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What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this post-presidential election reality, many of us are feeling uncertain about our jobsespecially DEI folks who have been seeing the writing on the wall for quite Shawntal Z. As I write this, I hope that many of my fellow DEI champions can retain their jobs and continue making a positive impact. Brown some time.

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Combating the Illusion of DEI Collusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After reading the article “Another Education Fight Over DEI Emerges…” on CNN.com, a daunting thought came over me. The article seems to make clear that incorporating a DEI statement into the application folio of faculty is not considered necessary. Dr. Ken Coopwood Sr. But it’s a start.

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U of Michigan Says DEI Official Fired Over ‘Behavior’ at Protest, Conference

Confessions of a Community College Dean

After that article, the university added that she misbehaved at a protest. The New York Times reported that Rachel Dawson was fired after allegedly saying that Jews didnt need her offices diversity services.

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A Texas Trilogy of Anti-DEI, Tenure Bills

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Texas Trilogy of Anti-DEI, Tenure Bills Featured Image at Top of Article capitolc_1024.jpg jpg Ryan Quinn Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00 AM

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DEI statement nixed after professor complains, links to racist article

Confessions of a Community College Dean

: Magazine treatment: Trending: Trending text: Department's DEI Statement Nixed Trending order: 1 Display Promo Box: Live Updates: liveupdates0 Most Popular: 6 In-Article Advertisement High: 9 In-Article related stories: 12 In-Article Advertisement Low: 15 Include DNU?: Yes In-Article Careers: 3

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