The office for civil rights begins title VI investigations against 45 universities

On March 14, the US Civil Rights (ED) office of the US Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Title VI has opened investigations at 45 universities. In a press release, Ed found that these investigations are followed by a Craig Trainor, reigning deputy secretary for civil rights, signed on February 14th (DCL). According to the ED publication, the DCL, which was sent to all educational institutions that received federal finance -confirmed that the schools were obliged to “end the use of racial preferences and stereotypes in educational programs and activities”.

Among the universities examined are both public and private institutions, which include Clemson University, Cornell University, Duke University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, the University of California-Berkeley and the University of Kentucky.

An article from the Courier journal reported that the spokesman for the University of Kentucky, Lindsey Piercy, said: “We have not received an official message about this review. However, the university corresponds to both the constitution and the title VI. Our graduate programs are open to all qualified applicants. We will continue to monitor and check this problem, work with official inquiries and comply with the law. “

Montana State University-Bozeman (MSU) is also one of the 45 examined institutions. MSU Vice President for Communication Tracy Elleg published an explanation, some of which was: “The MSU strictly adheres to all federal and state laws when hiring its faculties and employees. … the Montana State University adheres strictly to all applicable laws in relation to its students. The MSU has well -established processes and procedures to examine any discrimination against students, faculties, employees or the public. “

The Ed press release found that the investigations were initiated by these institutions that had come together with the PhD project, an organization that was founded in 1994 to create more role models. It endeavors to improve the diversity in the business world by encouraging people from underrepresented backgrounds to reach a doctoral student in business. Ed claimed that the PhD project “limits the authorization based on the racing of the participants”.

The PHD project published the following explanation: “In the past 30 years, the doctoral project has worked to expand the pool to talents at work by developing, looking after and supporting the executives of tomorrow. Our vision is to create a wider talent pipeline of current and future economic leaders who are committed by networking, mentoring and unique events for excellence and. This year we opened our membership application to everyone who shares this vision. The PHD project was founded with the aim of providing more role models in front of the business classrooms, which is still our goal today. “

OCR also examines six universities who allegedly awarded racial -based scholarships that claim not permitted, and a university that is supposed to manage a program that “separates students on the basis of the breed”. Among these schools are the Grand Valley State University, the IThaca College and the University of Tulsa School of Medicine.

“The department is working on reorganizing the enforcement of civil rights to ensure that all students are protected against illegal discrimination,” said US Education Minister Linda McMahon. “The pupils must be evaluated according to earnings and performance that are not biased by the color of their skin.”

Kelly Benjamin, Media and Communications Strategist for the American Association of University Professors (Aaup), noted that aaup was a plaintiff in a case for what the us district for the district for the district of Maryland has granted a preliminary nationwide injunction on parts of two executive Orders ISSUED by President Donald J. Trump That Sought to End Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies and Programs Among Federal Government Grantees and Contractors, which included Most Colleges and Universities.

“Unfortunately, the Office for Civil Rights within the Education Department … reinforced the terminal about language and expression in connection with breed and identity and pulled it beyond a true weapon of the state civil rights law,” said Benjamin. “It basically stands by what the mission of university education should be, namely the search for knowledge that serves the common good.

“You try to convert the university formation into your own agenda, where you can not only control access to university formation, but also what is taught in the classroom, what can be researched,” he added. “It is an attack on the core mission of university formation.”

The accused, including President Trump and ED, have requested a stay of the injunction, which the United States' Court of Appeal granted the fourth district. “After checking the records, the opinion of the district court and the briefing of the parties, we agree with the government that it has fulfilled the factors for maintenance Nken v. Holder556 US 418, 426 (2009). “Registered in the direction of the top judge Albert Diaz with the agreement of judge Pamela Harris and judge Allison Rushing.

Edtrust gave an explanation of Augustus Mays, Vice President of Partnerships and Commitment, and condemned the investigation. He noticed: “By being investigated by the federal government as a weapon to intimidate institutions for racial equality, the Trump government not only undermines the fundamental mission of university formation, but also the success of the students. These attacks are based on a false story that DEI initiatives are about exclusion. Reality is the opposite: these programs are intended to expand access, increase opportunities and strengthen the institutions by being able to thrive all students, especially under -proven students. “