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The University of Michigan is considering making changes to its diversity program, which is known for being one of the largest supporters of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Critics are questioning the effectiveness of the program and how it is impacting campus life.
Authored by Nicholas Confessore
The University of Michigan, known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, is considering making changes to its program in light of the upcoming second term of President Donald J. Trump and potential threats to these initiatives from the Republican party in government and academia.
Members of the board of regents at the university expressed their intention to place restrictions on diversity statements in the hiring and promotion process. They are considering reallocating a portion of the university’s budget for diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) towards recruitment efforts and financial aid for students from low-income backgrounds.
Michigan is considering changes that would make it one of the first selective public universities to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) without being forced by legislation. The board of regents, which is elected by state voters and mainly operates through agreement, is mostly made up of Democrats with a 6-2 majority. The state constitution grants regents the final say in the university’s finances and oversight of the school in general.
The next meeting of the regents is scheduled for December 5. However, recent conversations between the regents and other university officials have generated strong opposition on the campus of Michigan. Administrators of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have launched an effort to defend their work and secure their funding in response to criticism.
Hundreds of individuals who support diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) came together on the Ann Arbor campus for a rally on Monday.
One of the speakers, Pragya Choudhary, a junior, expressed that she believes no one in the audience thinks the D.E.I. initiatives at the university are flawless. However, she emphasized that everyone present understands that without these initiatives, the university would be a less favorable environment.
The discussions have highlighted a general lack of clarity on campus regarding 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 school’s D.E.I. initiatives, but this extreme measure is not currently being considered. There are also accusations that the regents are planning to eliminate the school’s Go Blue Guarantee, which covers full tuition for lower-income students from Michigan. However, the regents have stated that they actually want to expand this program.
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