Following a vote by the University’s Board of Visitors March 7 to dissolve the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the University declined to share information surrounding the changes made with the community.
At the time of publication, The Cavalier Daily had made several requests for an update on these changes. University Spokesperson Brian Coy said that the University did not have information to share at this time.
The resolution passed by the Board in March required that the University immediately transfer permissible programs to a new organizational home, and included a clause requiring University President Jim Ryan to update the Board on compliance within 30 days.
The University did not confirm whether this meant 30 days or 30 business days. April 6 marked the passing of 30 days, and April 18 marked the passing of 30 business days.
The Cavalier Daily also contacted Kevin McDonald, vice president for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships, who asked that requests for comment be directed to Coy.
The University has not issued any other public statements sharing what actions have been taken, but the Office’s website has been taken down and now redirects to the main University website.
This dissolution of the Office was in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order issued Jan. 21, which directed institutions of higher education receiving federal funding to end DEI programs.
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