In response to Senate Bill 17, which prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Texas public universities, multiple organizations and state representatives convened to discuss its implications. This legislative action has led to significant layoffs within the University of Texas system, including the termination of at least 66 staff members from the Division of Campus and Community Engagement. Advocacy groups, including the NAACP and the Texas Black Caucus, along with DEI advocates and Black lawmakers, have publicly denounced the bill and its resultant job eliminations at UT. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has also released interim charges focusing on higher education reform, antisemitism on college campuses, and other priorities ahead of the next legislative session.
Central Texas group works to support students amid statewide DEI cuts https://t.co/8gTfQ6AOEb
Property Tax Relief and Higher Education Reform are among Patrick’s charges ahead of the next session. Check out the latest from Daily Headlines through the link https://t.co/MyHKb7iWta https://t.co/j4blQlmeH5
'This was a breach of trust': TX NAACP confirms 66 former UT DEI jobs lost at UT April 2 https://t.co/z6ka0UWqzZ
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his interim charges for the Senate, a set of 57 issues he is calling on Senate Committees to investigate and research ahead of the legislative session next year. 📲Full Story: https://t.co/flSDkSyqUi https://t.co/2i6094gRLk
Rights group, politicians react to UT layoffs, DCCE closing months after SB 17 began https://t.co/EJkD5Za48P
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Many UT Austin students say they are devastated by the university’s decision to shutter the Division of Campus and Community Engagement and fire at least 66 staff members. https://t.co/44ssUzl8ZI
UT Dallas students say diversity program layoffs send mixed signals https://t.co/nq7EAJFOJL
DEI, tenure, antisemitism: Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s priorities for higher education https://t.co/5QDZVwWoQm
Amidst news of dozens of job eliminations in at least two Texas public universities in the last two weeks, Republicans could be looking to further restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education. https://t.co/y7lS9uXzuy
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Multiple organizations and state representatives came together this to discuss the repercussions of Senate Bill 17, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Texas public universities. Story: https://t.co/IBwi7WbNfU https://t.co/S0xE301nxl
LtGov @DanPatrick has released his interim charges for the Senate. Biggest reform proposals are aimed at #HigherEducation. Includes: the role of "faculty senates"... dealing with antisemitism on college campuses... reviewing the implementation of a new state law banning DEI.… https://t.co/lSNIK1dsJ7
New: Housing affordability, fighting antisemitism on college campuses, examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 are among Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities in the next legislative session. https://t.co/OyCUBhqJR1
lt gov patrick releases interim charges for the texas senate: https://t.co/ZmfDTKfYRE
NAACP, Texas Black Caucus and supporters denounce SB17, terminations at UT - https://t.co/KJnvmg394b #GoogleAlerts
'An overreaction': Black lawmakers, advocates denounce UT schools' layoffs due to DEI ban - https://t.co/ZTwDyhmgwj #GoogleAlerts
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Multiple organizations and state representatives came together this afternoon to discuss the repercussions of Senate Bill 17, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Texas public universities. https://t.co/4sCkQnnnW4
Texas lawmakers, DEI advocates speak out against UT's decision to terminate division https://t.co/fWSimKqhPP