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The University of Michigan is looking into making changes to its diversity program, which is known for being a strong advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.). The university is exploring a different strategy in response to criticism about the program’s effectiveness and its influence on campus culture.
Written by Nicholas Confessore
The University of Michigan is considering making changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in response to the upcoming second term of Donald J. Trump and potential challenges to these initiatives from the Republican party in both government and academia. The university has been known for its strong support of diversity in higher education.
Members of the university’s governing body expressed their intention to propose restrictions on diversity statements in the hiring and promotion process. Additionally, they are considering reallocating funds from the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) budget towards recruitment initiatives and financial aid for students from low-income backgrounds.
Michigan is considering changes that would make it one of the first public universities to reconsider diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) without being forced to do so by laws. The board overseeing Michigan has a Democratic majority of 6-2 and is chosen by voters in the state. The regents of Michigan have the final say on the university’s finances and also have overall supervision of the school.
The next meeting of the regents is scheduled for December 5th. However, recent conversations between the regents and university officials have faced strong opposition on the Michigan campus. Administrators focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion have launched a campaign to defend their work and secure their funding.
A large group of supporters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) came together on the Ann Arbor campus for a rally on Monday.
During the speech, a junior named Pragya Choudhary mentioned that she believes the D.E.I. initiatives at the university are not flawless. However, she emphasized that everyone in the audience recognizes that without these initiatives, the university would be in a worse state.
The discussions have highlighted a general lack of understanding on campus about the purpose of the D.E.I. program and the intentions of the regents. Some faculty and students are concerned that the regents may completely cut funding for the D.E.I. efforts, but this drastic measure does not seem to be on the table. There are also accusations that the regents are planning to eliminate the Go Blue Guarantee, which covers full tuition for low-income students from Michigan. However, the regents have stated that they actually aim to expand this program.
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