From the Detroit Free Press: “A major retreat for a school that has long championed its progressive values, University President Santa Ono informed staffers in a statement posted to the university’s website. ‘The DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan, the umbrella strategy for schools, colleges, and units, will be discontinued, along with DEI 2.0 unit plans, related programming, progress reporting, training, and funding.'” Read more here.
NEWS BRIEFS: University of Michigan, Long-time Champion, Closes Its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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