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: Good riddance to bad policy.
First, a little mood music:
Carrying on…
Anti-DEI laws in Kansas have led to Kansas State University closing down a center that provided, in part, help involving financial support, housing accommodations, name change support, scholarships, and more available specifically for trans-identifying students.
“Kansas State University is closing its LGBT Spectrum Center at the end of this month following a new state law targeting “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives.
“‘With thoughtful consideration and deep respect for our community, I write to inform you that the Spectrum Center will cease operations effective July 31,’ Dean of Students Thomas Lane announced Wednesday in a message to the campus community.
“The center, which opened in 2010, has provided ‘connection, advocacy and education’ for LGBT students, he stated.”
Emory University is shuttering its DEI offices & programs.
“Emory University announced Wednesday that it will discontinue its DEI programs and offices.
“In a message to the Emory community, interim president Leah Ward Sears wrote that the decision was because of federal laws and mandates ‘that require higher education institutions to alter fundamentally or even close offices and programs focused on DEI.’
“‘The standards are clear, and we must act accordingly,’ Sears wrote.”
Virginia Commonwealth University is following suite.
“Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond recently decided to eliminate a DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) office following directions from the federal government against DEI policies and practices.
“Specifically, the school’s Board of Visitors voted to eliminate its ‘Division of Inclusive Excellence’ on March 21. The school will also ‘transfer permissible programs from the University’s Division of Inclusive Excellence to a new organizational home,’ according to the board’s resolution.
“Despite eliminating its DEI office, the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors asserted that the ‘mission’ of the school will not alter, despite the change in the federal government’s directives.”
TTFN.
