A controversial bill to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion offices and leadership positions at Utah’s public universities has been shelved after the sponsor said he recognized his proposal was “way too harsh.”
Johnson didn’t mention his university position Monday, but instead said he wants to safeguard institutions of higher education from “DEI bureaucracies” to help them maintain academic freedom.”Johnson said roughly $11 million is spent on the programs at Utah colleges and universities every year. And he wants more accountability for that funding. He’s now pushing for a study on what the programs do and who they help.
“I want to pull back the rhetoric and try to find solutions,” Johnson said. “I think the original was a shot over the bow that was quite a bit strong. … In no way do I feel that we should eliminate Black history or any [thing] even protecting the safety of students. But I just feel like we have to have a robust discussion.”Johnson said he become concerned about the issue after getting an email from Reed Hammond, a white student at Southern Utah University.
Randall said roughly one third of students at the U. come from multicultural backgrounds. And the centers support those students as they apply for college and work toward graduation.The DEI programs and offices help give students a place to find community and thrive, he said, when “the disparities are real.” He also noted that those efforts are often a requirement for universities degrees and departments to be accredited.
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