Texas To Ban Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Efforts At Public Universities
(when) approved, SB 17 would require Texas’ public universities to dismantle their DEI offices, programs and training in the next six months. The bill also bans institutions from mandating any DEI training as a condition of employment or admission to the university, and orders all hiring practices be “color-blind and sex-neutral.”
Hired based on the best qualified candidates, and not because the just so happen to click a box on some stupid DEI sheet.
DEI offices have become a fixture on college campuses in recent years. Aiming to support students from diverse backgrounds, DEI departments often aid in recruiting faculty and coordinating mentorships, tutoring and other programs for underrepresented students. Critics say the programs stoke racial division and unfairly prioritize social justice over merit and achievement.
It is discriminating any time DEI is being used.
For true equality, it has to be “color-blind and sex-neutral.”
Educators came out in opposition to the bill in a statement from the Texas Conference of the American Association of University Professors on Saturday.
The organization said it was “deeply disappointed by the conference committee report,” adding “the bill sends a clear message to students, faculty, and staff that our state is not committed to welcoming students from all backgrounds and to building a public higher education system that is truly inclusive and supportive of all.”
Except those it actively discriminates against.
The best and brightest should ALWAYS get in, regardless of sex, race, etc.
They should be given the best education, and in fields that are in demand (has a career) for those whom graduate.
Instructing students in a dead major is a WASTE of time for the students, the instructors, the institutions, and the funds.
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