GOP lawmaker cheers closure of University of Wyoming's DEI office: 'Artificial and biased'

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University of Wyoming officials announced Friday it will be closing its diversity, equity and inclusion office to appease state leaders.

by JACKSON WALKER | The National DeskRep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., and The University of Wyoming campus sign with the Wyoming Union in the background Friday March 23, 2012 in Laramie, Wyo. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., on Tuesday cheered the University of Wyoming’s decision to close its diversity, equity and inclusion office in a statement to The National Desk .Friday after a “working group” appointed by President Ed Seidel recommended changes to the school’s diversity approach.

“We received a strong message from the state’s elected officials to change our approach to DEI issues,” Seibel said. “At the same time, we have heard from our community that many of the services that might have incorrectly been categorized under DEI are important for the success of our students, faculty and staff. These initial steps are a good-faith effort on the part of the university to respond to legislative action while maintaining essential services.

 

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