Remove DEI Remove Faculty Remove IT
article thumbnail

AAUP Releases New DEI Statement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives.

DEI 309
article thumbnail

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.

DEI 231
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Under Siege: Attacks on DEI and its Implications for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They pledged millions to initiatives such as hiring diverse faculty, appointing Chief Diversity Officers, revising curricula to address issues of race and power, and implementing new systems to report and address bias and discrimination. Data indicate that 40 anti-DEI bills have been introduced in 22 states, with seven already becoming law.

DEI 307
article thumbnail

Ohio Senate Progresses Bill to Ban DEI Training Requirements and Faculty Strikes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The GOP-dominated Ohio Senate has passed 21-10 a bill that would ban nearly all diversity and inclusion training requirements at the state’s public colleges and universities, prohibit faculty strikes, and bar public universities from taking stances on “controversial” topics, the Associated Press reported.

DEI 226
article thumbnail

The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. The real motivation behind anti-DEI efforts To understand the current backlash, we must first recognize its roots.

DEI 218
article thumbnail

Study: Age As Aspect of Identity Not Prioritized by University DEI Offices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Age is not a factor that is often prioritized when it comes to DEI efforts, according to a new study from Washington University in St. According to the study, age was acknowledged as a factor in the DEI landscape, but it is often not a topic that is given attention. Rather, it is often times accepted, according to the study.

DEI 216
article thumbnail

New Tool to Measure DEI Efforts Introduced

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For institutions looking to measure their DEI efforts, the tool of choice has typically been campus climate assessments, surveys of groups like faculty or students that provide an aggregate picture of the impact of a college’s endeavors. The instrument also revealed that some basic DEI practices were less common.

DEI 257