"UNC System Moves to Repeal DEI Policy, Impacting Staff and Initiatives"

A committee within the University of North Carolina Board of Governors swiftly voted to repeal a policy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the public university system, potentially impacting DEI staff jobs. The repeal, if approved by the full board, could lead to the dismantling of diversity offices across the UNC system. This move aligns with a trend in several states where Republican-led initiatives seek to limit DEI programs in public institutions. Critics argue that such efforts are discriminatory, while supporters believe the new policy would help eliminate DEI bureaucracies. The decision has sparked controversy and volatility, with former UNC System President and Democratic Governor Roy Cooper expressing concern, while Republican House Speaker Tim Moore suggests that the legislature may consider anti-DEI legislation.