TVCC scrubs DEI from contract language - Malheur Enterprise

Oregon governor, education director ‘hold the line’ against Trump funding threats over DEI - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News

The Oregon Department of Education will not capitulate to Trump demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, state leaders said in a letter to officials By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle The Oregon Department of Education will not end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to fit the Trump administration’s interpretation of federal civil rights law, Gov. Tina Kotek and the state’s education director announced Thursday. …

Democrat governor says Oregon will 'hold the line' against Trump ban on DEI despite threat of defunding

The Democrat governor of Oregon says the state will defy President Donald Trump's executive order ending the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Trump included the ban on DEI in the flurry of executive orders he signed after his inauguration. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) said the state would not comply with the order during a media briefing alongside the state's education director on Thursday. 'We celebrate our differenc…

TVCC scrubs DEI from contract language - Malheur Enterprise

Treasure Valley Community College officials are revising their practices for buying goods and services and have removed any references to diversity, equity and inclusion, fearing a federal crackdown on such programs. Such DEI initiatives in purchasing plans guide how contracts are awarded to vendors and suppliers at community colleges. At state community colleges, DEI programs in vendor selection are encouraged, but not required, according to Da…