ICE agreements, DEI on the minds of Covington residents

ICE agreements, DEI on the minds of Covington residents

Covington residents called upon the city commission to protect immigrant residents and programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion, often shortened to DEI, at the commission’s legislative meeting on Tuesday. The comments reflect fears that have been expressed in the region in the wake of promises of mass deportations from the new presidential administration, as well as the slashing of federal projects aimed at helping marginalized commun…

Faculty Senate addresses new civic initiatives, DEI, research, ICE jurisdiction at latest meeting

The Texas A&M Faculty Senate met on Monday to discuss the launch of new faculty and citizenship initiatives, DEI legislation, research funding and ICE protocol. Joe Pettibon II, vice president for planning, assessment and strategy, began the meeting by announcing an employee engagement survey ran by consulting firm Korn Ferry designed to gauge faculty satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. The responses will help create targeted action…