Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.
The focus this time: Standing up against wokeness in colleges
First, a little mood music:
Carrying on…
DEI is not welcome at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
“The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office and eliminated its vice chancellor position.
“In an email, UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett said to the campus community on Tuesday that the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be closing, according to the Lincoln Journal-Star.
“The change also means the university’s vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion position, held by Marco Barker, will be eliminated come December. Including benefits, Barker’s salary is almost $320,000.
“$750,000 will also go back into the university’s overall budget, which was previously allocated for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
”‘I fully grasp the weight of this decision and its implications,’ Bennett wrote, adding that ‘a centralized approach to this work is no longer right for our institution.’”
DEI is not welcome at Northern Kentucky University.
“Northern Kentucky University (NKU) recently announced that it will close its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office.
“The announcement was made by NKU President Cady Short-Thompson on Aug. 29, who explained: ‘The circumstances under which universities across the commonwealth and the country find themselves, coupled with the legislative priorities of state leaders for the upcoming session, require universities to change.’
“‘Helping students of all backgrounds to flourish is everyone’s job at NKU and our undeniable commitment to our students’ success remains strong,’ she added.
“Short-Thompson has defended DEI in the past in front of the Kentucky legislature.”
DEI is not welcome at the University of North Texas (mostly).
“In compliance with anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) legislation passed in Texas last year, the University of North Texas (UNT) has eliminated minority-oriented and ethnic faculty committees and other employee organizations.
“More specifically, faculty senate groups organized for women, minorities, and LGBT-identifying individuals have been removed as a result.
“UNT’s provost, Michael McPherson, stated that the purpose of the reform is to comply with Texas’ anti-DEI law, S.B. 17, but that the university would remain committed to its mission.
“‘Complying with the law does not change our commitment to our people and our mission,’ McPherson reportedly wrote in an email announcing the change.
“‘In consultation with the Office of General Counsel and University Integrity and Compliance,’ McPherson continued, ‘it has been determined that continuation of these groups creates ongoing issues with the university being in full compliance with the law.’
“However, Texas’ anti-DEI legislation is not entirely comprehensive, UNT media relations director Devyn Case reportedly said.
“‘The exceptions to Senate Bill 17 include academic course instruction, research, student organizations, data collection and student recruitment and admissions,’ he argued.”
TTFN.
