2024-03-01 14:00:13
The University of Florida immediately eliminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office.
“To comply with the Florida Board of Governor’s regulation 9.016 on prohibited expenditures, the University of Florida has closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated positions and administrative appointments, and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors,” the university said in an email.
BREAKING: UF fired all staff in positions related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/D5qMSmBKWN
— The Alligator (@TheAlligator) March 1, 2024
BREAKING: University of Florida just went scorched Earth on DEI. It’s closing its DEI office, eliminated DEI positions, and halted DEI contracts! pic.twitter.com/SUqD1JbHJn
— Jennifer Kabbany (@JenniferKabbany) March 1, 2024
Those laid off “will receive 12 weeks of pay and will be encouraged to apply for other positions at the university.”
The school will use the $5 million for DEI on faculty recruitment.
Gov. Ron DeSantis banned public colleges and universities from using public funds on DEI budgets in May 2023.
Florida Eliminates DEI in Higher Education https://t.co/AAUiXPgqPI
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 15, 2023
The Florida Department of Education also banned spending on DEI programs and replaced a sociology class with an American History course.
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