Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences has made the decision to eliminate the requirement for tenure-track applicants to submit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements. This move has been seen as a significant shift away from a practice that has been in place since 2019.
The decision comes amid a broader debate about the role of DEI initiatives in higher education and the potential for such statements to act as ideological litmus tests. Critics argue that the requirement for DEI statements could limit academic freedom and discourage diverse perspectives.
The Harvard faculty’s decision to drop these mandatory statements is part of a larger discussion about the future of diversity and inclusion efforts in higher education institutions.
Is This Progress? Harvard Drops DEI Pledge Requirement for Largest Faculty
— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) June 4, 2024
Color me skeptical. This looks like a PR move, not a substantive return to excellence and the Socratic method. But the need for a PR move may indicate progress …https://t.co/AyDOom2GPx