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The University of Michigan is considering making changes to its diversity program, which is known for its strong support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.). Critics have raised concerns about the program’s effectiveness and its impact on campus life, prompting the school to explore new approaches.
Written by Nicholas Confessore
The University of Michigan is considering making changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion program in light of the upcoming second term of President Donald J. Trump and potential attacks on such initiatives by Republicans in government and academia. Michigan has long been known for its commitment to promoting diversity in higher education.
University regents interviewed expressed their intention for the board to place restrictions on diversity statements in the hiring and promotion processes. Additionally, there is a possibility that the board will reallocate a larger portion of Michigan’s D.E.I. budget towards recruitment initiatives and providing tuition guarantees for students from lower-income backgrounds.
Michigan is considering making changes to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) within its public university system, which would set it apart as a leader in this area without being forced to do so by laws. The board, which is primarily made up of Democrats, is elected by voters in the state and typically makes decisions collectively. The state constitution grants the board of regents significant authority over the university’s financial matters and overall supervision of the institution.
The next meeting of the regents is scheduled for December 5th. However, recent conversations between the regents and university officials have faced strong opposition from the Michigan campus community. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion administrators are actively defending their work and seeking to maintain their funding amidst criticism.
A large group of supporters for diversity, equity, and inclusion met on the campus in Ann Arbor for a rally on Monday.
One of the speakers, Pragya Choudhary, a junior, mentioned that she believes no one in the audience thinks the D.E.I. initiatives at the university are flawless. However, she emphasized that everyone acknowledges that without these initiatives, the university would be in a worse state.
The discussions have highlighted a general lack of understanding on campus regarding the purpose of the D.E.I. program and the goals of the regents. Some faculty and students are concerned that the regents may completely cut funding for the school’s D.E.I. initiatives, although this does not seem to be a current consideration. There are also accusations that the regents are planning to eliminate the Go Blue Guarantee, which covers full tuition for lower-income students from Michigan. However, the regents have stated that they actually aim to expand this program.
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