Two universities in Virginia have scrapped their diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements after a review by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R-VA) administration.
Virginia Commonwealth University and George Mason University canceled their plans to implement DEI-oriented classes as a requirement for undergraduate studies after Youngkin raised concerns about “core curriculum mandates that are a thinly veiled attempt to incorporate the progressive Left’s groupthink.
“As a faculty member myself, I support our faculty’s role and expertise in developing our curriculum. I strongly support and encourage racial literacy courses and am pleased they are available for students,” Rao said. “Our country has a long way to go to achieve inclusion, and these courses will be very helpful. As president, I also understand that our board has the ability to vote on a general education mandate that applies to all students.
The committee report noted “concerns that the university was engaging in indoctrination and actively silencing those who hold a range of perspectives, both through DEI programming and curriculum.” It also included various comments from students and faculty who were both for and against the requirements, known as “Just Societies.”
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