Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?
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In June 2023, “… the U. S. Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions… upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education” (Edelman, 2023, par. 1). This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Familiarly termed, Anti-DEI legislation, Watkins wrote, “A wave of bills combating … DEI efforts on college campuses have made their way into several state legislatures…designed to curb DEI practices…” (2024, pp. 1-2).
Originally published: December 8, 2024
Author: Terry Calaway
Position: President Emeritus
Institution: Johnson County Community College
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education