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education1 year ago

University of Michigan Drops Diversity Statements in Hiring Process

The University of Michigan has decided to eliminate the requirement for diversity statements in its faculty hiring process. This move is part of a broader trend in higher education institutions reassessing the role of diversity statements in recruitment and promotion, amid debates over their effectiveness and implications for academic freedom.

education1 year ago

Harvard Drops DEI Statement Requirement for Faculty Hiring

Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences will no longer require diversity statements in its faculty hiring process, replacing them with service and teaching statements. This change follows feedback from faculty and aligns with similar moves by other universities like MIT. The decision comes amid growing criticism and legislative actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.