"Utah Governor's Stance on DEI Programs Sparks Controversy"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Governor Cox questioned the effectiveness of diversity programs at public colleges, leading to the passing of HB261 requiring colleges to revamp their DEI efforts. Colleges provided data showing positive impacts, such as increased retention and graduation rates for marginalized students. Each institution highlighted specific achievements, including Salt Lake Community College's success in mirroring county demographics and Utah Tech University's efforts to support students from rural communities. Despite concerns about potential setbacks from the new law, colleges continue to focus on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.