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University of Michigan Drops Diversity Statements in Hiring Process

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Source: The New York Times
University of Michigan Drops Diversity Statements in Hiring Process
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The University of Michigan has decided to eliminate the requirement for diversity statements in its faculty hiring process. This move is part of a broader trend in higher education institutions reassessing the role of diversity statements in recruitment and promotion, amid debates over their effectiveness and implications for academic freedom.

Topics:nationeducation#academic-policy#diversity-statements#education#faculty-hiring#higher-education#university-of-michigan
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  2. University of Michigan’s Board does not vote on defunding DEI  NBC News
  3. UM will no longer use diversity statements in faculty hiring, promotion, tenure  Detroit News
  4. Michigan’s Radical Faculty Program  City Journal
  5. UMich Board of Regents allegedly considering cuts to DEI  The Michigan Daily

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