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education2 years ago•6 min saved

UW Regents Reject DEI Deal, Disappointing Staff and Students

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents rejected a deal brokered with Republican leaders that would have restructured campus diversity efforts in exchange for $800 million in employee pay raises and building projects. The deal faced criticism for sacrificing DEI efforts and sending a negative message to students and faculty of color. Republicans sought to rein in campus hiring and roll back diversity programs, while the deal would have provided funding for capital projects and pay raises. The rejection of the deal highlights ongoing tensions over diversity, equity, and inclusion programming in higher education.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#campus-funding #dei-programs #diversity

education2 years ago•19 min saved

UW-Madison's DEI Deal: New Engineering Building and Staff Disheartenment

The University of Wisconsin (UW) system has reached an agreement with Republican legislative leaders that includes pay raises for nearly 35,000 employees and $740 million for building projects. As part of the deal, the UW system will reduce its number of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employees, reclassifying some roles as "student success" employees. Republican lawmakers also require a moratorium on hiring new administrators and DEI employees, the creation of an endowed professorship focused on conservative thought, and the elimination of certain programs. The agreement is pending approval from the UW Board of Regents, lawmakers, and Governor Tony Evers.

via Madison.com|

#diversity-efforts #education #engineering-building

education2 years ago•5 min saved

UW System Nears Deal on Pay Raises, DEI, and Engineering Building

Wisconsin Assembly Democrats have expressed opposition to a potential deal between top Republicans and the UW System that would freeze diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions in exchange for pay raises and building project approvals. The deal reportedly includes a three-year hiring freeze for DEI positions, realignment of existing positions, and funding for workforce development programs and systemwide building projects. Democrats argue that this would be a blatant attack on universities and students, particularly those from marginalized communities. The deal also includes provisions such as a new "chair of political conservative thought" position and guaranteed admissions for high-performing high school students. The UW System spokesperson has stated that no deal is imminent, and broader considerations are at play.

via Daily Cardinal|

#building-projects #diversity #education

education2 years ago•8 min saved

GOP pushes for budget cuts in response to UW System's DEI initiatives.

The Republican-controlled budget committee has approved a plan to cut the University of Wisconsin System's budget by $32 million to force the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programming. The plan would require the UW System to eliminate 188.8 positions related to those offices and programs. The move heightens the political battle between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and legislative Republicans, who have repeatedly stated their intent to cut those programs. Republicans' plan proposes to redirect the $32 million in DEI money toward UW System initiatives to develop the state's workforce.

via Madison.com|

#budget-cuts #diversity #education

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Budget Battle: GOP's Proposed Cuts to UW System's Diversity Funds Face Veto Threat from Governor"

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has stated that he will veto any budget that includes a $32 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System proposed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos sees diversity programming as a waste of taxpayer money and source of racial division. Evers called the cut "a ridiculous effort" and said it would be irrational to cut the UW System when the state has a $7 billion surplus. Lawmakers were set to vote on the UW System budget but delayed the vote to a later date.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#budget #diversity-offices #politics

education2 years ago•4 min saved

GOP Plans Budget Cuts to UW System Amid Campus Diversity Debate

Republicans plan to cut the budget for the University of Wisconsin System by $32 million over the next two years, with the aim of dismantling campus diversity offices and programming. The proposed cut comes on top of a projected $60 million deficit by the end of 2023-24, according to UW System figures. Gov. Tony Evers called the cuts "disastrous," while Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, said Republicans slashing UW System funding is nothing new and Wisconsin loses out when politicians punish the biggest economic engine of the state.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#budget-cuts #diversity #education