A Map of Anti-DEI Efforts on College Campuses Across the U.S.
Threats to DEI are only growing stronger, with continued plans to introduce bills in the next legislative session, and attacks occurring on the accreditation front. Use our interactive dashboard to keep track of the evolving attacks on DEI across the states.
In 2023, more than 45 bills were introduced across state legislatures targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in higher education. These attacks on DEI predate but have only grown stronger in light of the Supreme Court’s June decision on affirmative action, leaving students of color to feel isolated among their peers at predominately White institutions (PWIs). DEI programs provide crucial support for meeting the diverse needs of all students on campus, but can play an especially critical role in developing a sense of belonging for students of color. Student success on college campuses relies on positive campus racial climate and feelings of belonging.
Learn more about how campus racial climate affects students of color, in their own words.
Threats to DEI are only growing stronger, with continued plans to introduce bills in the next legislative session, and attacks occurring on the accreditation front. Use the interactive dashboard below to keep track of the evolving attacks on DEI across the states.
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September 09, 2015 by
Ed Trust
Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong, and must remain intact.