
Are DEI Mandates for University Faculties a Bad Idea?
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The Debate Over Mandating DEI Statements for University Faculties
This chapter of the podcast episode discusses the contentious topic of mandating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements for university faculties. The speakers debate whether these statements should be mandatory or optional. One speaker argues that the mandatory nature of the statements is essential as it serves as a test and a pledge of allegiance to the institution's values, while the other speaker raises concerns about the mandatory aspect and questions the effectiveness of DEI mandates.
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