Dec. 12, 2024

45. DEI Under Fire: The Western Accreditor’s Controversial Move to Drop Diversity Standards

45. DEI Under Fire: The Western Accreditor’s Controversial Move to Drop Diversity Standards

In this eye-opening episode of Accreditation Insights, we delve into the Western accreditor’s contentious proposal to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) language from its standards. Jeremy Young, Program Director at Freedom to Learn, will help us break down the motivations behind this decision, its potential ripple effects on higher education, and the fierce debate it has sparked nationwide.