Lost Debate

The Costly Legacy of College DEI

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Dec 17, 2024
Nick Confessore, a New York Times journalist, delves into the complex world of DEI initiatives at the University of Michigan. He reveals how these programs have ballooned into bureaucracies that often clash with free expression. Joining him, Jordan Acker, a University Regent, shares firsthand experiences of navigating campus activism and the pressures of administrating during polarized times. They discuss the challenges DEI programs face and what the future holds for higher education in a divided landscape.
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INSIGHT

Higher Education Debates

  • Higher education debates reflect larger societal ideologies.
  • These include DEI, identity politics, and critical race theory.
INSIGHT

Michigan as a Case Study

  • The University of Michigan is a significant case study for DEI.
  • It has a large public school, selective admissions, and substantial DEI spending.
ANECDOTE

DEI Evolution

  • DEI programs have evolved, requiring increased administrative intervention.
  • Initially, diverse student bodies were the goal, then interactions, and now positive interactions.
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