Iowa 's public universities restructure DEI offices, trim employees


by The Center Square

The Center Square— (The Center Square) - Iowa's three public universities are restructuring their diversity, equity and inclusion policies, in some cases shuttering offices and eliminating positions. The University of Iowa will not fill five vacant positions as it realigns to focusing on two objectives, state and federal compliance requirements and accreditation requirements, President Barbara Wilson told the Board of Regents. A 20-member task force worked on the recommendations. ...

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