UW-Madison demotes DEI chief after internal review of department finances

Top DEI official at University of Wisconsin-Madison steps down- Washington Examiner

A top DEI official at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is leaving his role after a financial review found “areas of concern about financial operations and fiscal judgments in the division.” LaVar Charleston left his position as vice chancellor in the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement at UW-Madison on Wednesday. “An ongoing internal review of DDEEA’s finances has revealed areas of concern about financial operations and…

UW Madison removes chief diversity officer

The University of Wisconsin at Madison has removed its chief diversity officer, LaVar Charleston, from his post following an internal financial review, the university announced Wednesday. Charleston will return to his previous role as a clinical professor in the School of Education.

UW-Madison removes Chief Diversity Officer after financial concerns

MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison makes a leadership change by removing Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence Dr. LaVar Charleston after an internal review of the university’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) revealed financial operations concerns. Dr. Charleston served as the director of the DDEEA for the past three years. He will remain employed at the university, returning to his role as a…

UW-Madison demotes DEI chief after internal review of department finances

The demotion comes at a time when diversity, equity and inclusion positions are under increased scrutiny.

UW-Madison removes chief diversity officer after financial review sparks concerns

La Var Charleston, who has led the division since 2021, will return to his appointment as a clinical professor in the School of Education.

UW-Madison DEI chancellor removed over concerns about financial mismanagement

An internal review found “concerns about financial operations and fiscal judgements,” according to the school.  The post UW-Madison DEI chancellor removed over concerns about financial mismanagement appeared first on WPR.