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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. Both Jenkins and Gillespie noted that Bates’ commitment to the liberal arts made Jenkins a great fit to foster “student engagement” and a “culture of collaboration.” Treasury Department and the Council of Economic Advisors.

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Tolerance over inclusiveness as a classroom aim (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The goal among many in higher education advocating for DEI is to foster not only the understanding of but also the granting of respect to each viewpoint and those who hold it. Those advocating for DEI, in contrast, frequently want to shut out an ever-widening set of ideas, including some that are held by many. I have my doubts.