All of Virginia’s community colleges are ending diversity, equity and inclusion practices

All of Virginia’s community colleges are ending diversity, equity and inclusion practices

Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System’s State Board is in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminate DEI initiatives, which are designed to overcome historic inequities a…

Va. community colleges end diversity, equity and inclusion practices

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College in Henrico. (Photo courtesy WWBT)Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System’s State Board is in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminat…

Youngkin efforts lead slew of VA colleges to nix DEI, as Hokie alums reportedly push back

Virginia colleges have been nixing their DEI departments and initiatives, in alignment with a Trump administration order, after UVA appeared to set off a domino effect.

The 23 community colleges in Virginia are obliged to adhere strictly to federal regulations in all their programs and procedures, in order to “ensure equal treatment and justice for all.” This implies the elimination of institutional policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The State Board of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) initiated this change following an executive order from President Donald Trump. The direct…

Virginia Community Colleges End DEI Initiatives Following Federal Mandate

All 23 community colleges in Virginia must now ensure all programs and practices comply with new federal regulations that terminate DEI initiatives.