Board of Regents Hears Opposition to Proposed DEI Policy From Students, State Officials

University students and staff protest proposed anti-DEI policy at Board of Regents meeting

At least two dozen students and staff from some of Iowa’s public universities took the floor during Wednesday’s Iowa Board of Regents meeting to speak out against the board’s proposal to eliminate diversity education requirements in some university courses.

Board of Regents hears opposition to proposed DEI policy from students, state officials

Members of the Iowa Board of Regents told the public Wednesday they are listening and slowing down the process of implementing new board policy relating to DEI in instruction.

Board of Regents delay final vote on proposed DEI, CRT policy

Following campus outcry, the Iowa Board of Regents has delayed until next month its final vote on a new policy to bar DEI and CRT requirements for majors, minors, and

Regents alter proposal banning required classes that teach DEI, CRT following backlash - The Daily Iowan

The Iowa Board of Regents committed to altering a proposal Wednesday that would prohibit Iowa’s three public universities from requiring students to take a class that contains “substantial” content on diversity, equity, and inclusion and critical race theory.  The proposal outlined the possibility for exceptions for certain majors and degree programs that may require teachings on DEI and CRT, but those exceptions would have to be submitted to th…

Iowa Board of Regents hears opposition to proposed DEI policy from students, state officials • Iowa Capital Dispatch

The Iowa Board of Regents read for the first time a policy that would bar required university courses with "substantial" DEI content. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Members of the Iowa Board of Regents told the public Wednesday they are listening and slowing down the process of implementing new board policy relating to diversity, equity and inclusion in classroom instruction. Regents said whatever policy is eventually approved …

Iowa Board of Regents hears opposition to proposed DEI policy from students, state officials

Members of the Iowa Board of Regents told the public Wednesday they are listening and slowing down the process of implementing new board policy relating to diversity, equity and inclusion in classroom instruction. Regents said whatever policy is eventually approved…