US EditionKent State University to Close LGBTQ+, Women's and Multicultural Centers After Passing of SB 1
- Kent State University announced on June 2 that it will close its LGBTQ+, Women's, and Multicultural Centers on June 27 at its Kent and Stark campuses.
- The closures respond to Ohio Senate Bill 1, a state law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and threatening state funding for noncompliance.
- While the centers will close, some spaces like the Williamson House and former multicultural center will remain open with new guidelines, and staff have been offered other university positions.
- Kent State President Todd Diacon stated that the university anticipates investing between $1.5 and $2 million to implement SB 1-related measures, such as introducing a civics requirement and establishing a post-tenure review process.
- These closures illustrate tensions between state policy and campus inclusivity efforts, with university officials acknowledging the emotional impact but reaffirming a mission to foster belonging and support.
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Kent State University To Close LGBTQ Center, Women’s Center And Multicultural Center
News From The States reports that Kent State University is closing its LGBTQ+ Center, Women’s Center and Student Multicultural Center because of a new state law banning diversity efforts that is set to take effect at the end of the month. Read more at News From The States
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Kent State President Todd Diacon discusses challenges Kent State University President Todd Diacon says "we've always had challenges, and we've always met those challenges." Kent State University will close its LGBTQ+ Center, Women's Center and Multicultural Center in response to Senate Bill 1.The university also will shut down an LGBTQ Center at the Stark campus and its LGBTQ living-learning community.SB 1, which becomes effective June 27, threa…
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