The three University of Alabama System campuses have shuttered diversity, equity and inclusion offices_ and shifted staff and functions to new programs.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The three University of Alabama System campuses on Tuesday shuttered diversity, equity and inclusion offices— and opened new offices — to comply with aThe University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, along with the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Huntsville,the closure of diversity, equity and inclusion offices of each campus and the creation of a new university division or office.
“Our mission has not wavered, and we remain committed to our institutional goals to welcome all, serve all and see all thrive and succeed,” University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell said in a statement to the campus., has opened. The new division will be led by Christine Taylor, the university vice president and associate provost who had previously led the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus.
“This is a new office with a new, exciting function, focusing on what we can do to promote success for everyone in the UAB community,” UAB President Ray L. Watts said in a statement.DEI offices and diversity training programs have taken place in other GOP-dominated states. Republicans say the programs deepen divisions promote a particular political viewpoint. But opponents say it is a rollback of hard-won advances and programs that welcome underrepresented student populations.
Diversity Equity And Inclusion Race And Ethnicity Education Race And Ethnicity U.S. News General News
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
University of Alabama closes DEI office, reassigns staffIt's not clear whether UA is making significant changes to staff and programming -- or just renaming its office.
Read more »
Alabama Music Hall of Fame celebrates 50 years of “Sweet Home Alabama”This June marks the 50th anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic song, “Sweet Home Alabama.”
Read more »
Central Alabama Community Foundation expanding into East AlabamaMontgomery, Alabama
Read more »
Alabama Christian Academy Anglers named Alabama Bass Nation Anglers of the YearMontgomery, Alabama
Read more »
Celebrate Alabama agriculture with Sweet Grown Alabama DaySweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, is hosting a day to celebrate all the wonderful produce grown in Alabama.
Read more »
Beltline, hurricane, Underwater Forest, Miss Alabama: Down in AlabamaListen to 'Down in Alabama' wherever you get your podcasts.
Read more »