
Opinion: Republicans, don’t fear DEI. Diversity offices like mine could only wish to be that influential
LA TimesStudents march past an ad for a program at an Israeli university as they rally for Palestinians on the UCLA campus in Westwood on Nov. 8, 2023. In 2003, the American Council on Education convened what was arguably the first meeting of all those who led campus DEI efforts or served as chief diversity officers. Moreover, Inside Higher Ed reported this year that there is a high turnover rate among chief diversity officers, and these positions can be isolating, emotionally taxing and not taken seriously. In the University of California system, I’ve found that only 20% of the chief diversity officers have served in this role — at their current institution — for more than five years. Given the short existence of diversity and equity offices and their continued development, it is imprudent to pass judgment based on misleading claims about what DEI is or isn’t in higher education.
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Democratic Gov. Beshear vetoes GOP bill to dismantle DEI efforts at Kentucky’s public universities
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Trump news: The DEI crackdown is a smokescreen for something more sinister.
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DEI programs in college: From scholarships to housing, college students struggle with the effects of Trump orders
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Letters to the Editor: Why is USC, located in L.A. of all places, capitulating to Trump on diversity?
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‘End DEI’: US launches portal for public to complain against diversity initiatives in schools
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USC scrubs DEI from some webpages as Trump cracks down on campus diversity programs
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Can Trump actually ban DEI? The confusion is the point
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Schools, colleges have 2 weeks to ban DEI. An education expert warns it won't be easy
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The legal war on DEI begins: Missouri sues Starbucks over its diversity programs
CNNWhat does DEI mean, and why does Donald Trump want to ban diversity programs?
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What is DEI? The initiative designed to help that has become the ire of Trump and Republicans
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We Work In DEI. Trump's Wild Anti-Diversity Claims Are Spreading Popular Lies.
Huff PostOpinion: Corporate America isn’t abandoning DEI — it’s just rebranding it
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What is DEI? The diversity scheme Trump is blaming for Washington DC crash
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DEI policies work. Republicans have turned the phrase into a dog whistle.
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For US Conservatives, DEI is code for ‘Don’t Ever Integrate’
Al JazeeraWhat is DEI, the concept dividing America?
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Trump administration orders DEI employees to be put on leave
Al JazeeraTrump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
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They helped create DEI—and even they say it needs a makeover
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DOGE vs. DEI: Republicans’ promise to purge government diversity initiatives could be wide-ranging, and hard to pull off
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DEI: Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater
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Members of Congress call on companies to retain DEI programs as court cases grind on
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Black Business Leaders Warn Against Companies Abandoning DEI
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Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs
The IndependentOpinion: Attacks on diversity programs show the need to keep them going, and improve
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University of Kentucky to disband diversity office after GOP lawmakers pushed anti-DEI legislation
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DEI, explained: What’s the term Republicans are using to attack Kamala Harris?
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Alabama universities shutter DEI offices, open new programs, to comply with new state law
Associated PressA conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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Experts: Yes, efforts to eliminate DEI programs are rooted in racism
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Alabama bans DEI programmes and ‘divisive concepts’ in public colleges
Al JazeeraAlabama governor signs bill barring diversity, equity and inclusion programs
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Florida colleges fire staff amid anti-"woke" crusade. Expert warns "this tactic will backfire"
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Unravelling the DEI controversies as Florida University axes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices
Hindustan TimesU of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs
Associated PressRepublican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere
Associated PressUtah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in government
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Florida board bans use of state, federal dollars for DEI programs at state universities
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Florida Bans DEI In Public Colleges As DeSantis Continues His War On ‘Woke’
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The debate around DEI has got it all wrong
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DeSantis bans funding for Florida college diversity programmes
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DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges
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Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity
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Florida Republicans Pass School Bills On Pronouns And Diversity Programs
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Republicans Across The U.S. Are On A Crusade To Eliminate College Diversity Programs
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New College conservative board votes to abolish DEI office
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Opinion: Three little letters that have Florida’s Ron DeSantis on the attack
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DeSantis probe of Florida college 'diversity' spending set to uncover wasted clandestine millions
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