Texas Higher Ed Faces DEI Cutbacks

(From Inside Higher Ed) As of January 1, Texas public colleges grapple with the enforcement of SB 17, an anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion bill. The impact varies across the 36 four-year universities, with some swiftly cutting DEI offices, while others remain uncertain. Statewide systems like the University of Texas and Texas A&M released guidance, but inconsistencies persist. Student organizations can maintain events based on identity, shifting responsibilities from universities. Concerns arise over the burden on students, lack of inclusion in decision-making, and confusion about permissible actions post-SB 17. The law doesn't affect student groups directly, emphasizing their role in upholding traditions and initiatives previously overseen by universities.

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