The Federal Investigation of the Federation concerns Cornell, Ithaca College-Finger Lakes Daily News

The Cornell University and IThaca College are both examined by the US Ministry of Education for Civil Rights.

The U.S. Ministry of Education for Civil Rights (OCR) opened investigations at 45 universities, including Cornell, according to title VI according to OCR, the 14th February, Dear Colleague letter (DCL), which repeated the civil rights obligations of schools to terminate the use of racial preferences and stereotypes in educational programs and activities. The investigation arises from the allegations that these institutions have violated title VI of Civil Rights Act (1964) by with “The Ph.D. Project ”, an organization that pretends to get doctoral students an insight into obtaining a Ph.D. And Networking opportunities, but limits the authorization based on the racing of the participants.

OCR also examines the ITHACA College and six other universities because they allegedly administered inadmissible, racial -based scholarships and a university for allegedly administered programs that have separated students based on breed.

“The department is working on reorganizing the enforcement of civil rights to ensure that all students are protected against illegal discrimination. The agency has already initiated investigations from titles VI into institutions in which a widespread anti -Semitic nuisance was reported, and Title -SIX examinations that allegedly continue to allow discrimination based on gender. Today's announcement is expanding our efforts to ensure that the universities do not discriminate their students due to racial and racial stereotypes, ”said US Education Minister Linda McMahon. “The pupils must be assessed according to earnings and performance that are not covered by the color of their skin. We will not result in this obligation. “

These OCR investigations are carried out in accordance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964), which prohibits discrimination due to breed, color and national origin in educational programs and activities that receive federal financing. The violation of institutions against Title VI can lead to a loss of federal funds.

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