More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
Following other colleges in the state, Virginia Tech is prepared to dissolve its inclusion office amid a broader review of diversity and equity efforts, according to university documents.
Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands, center, visits with a group of faculty and staff in September 2014. Sands at the time had created the President’s Inclusion and Diversity Executive Council to monitor the progress of diversity at the university. Now the university is poised to eliminate its Office of Inclusive Strategy and Excellence.
A student questioned Virginia Tech’s president during the annual State of the University address, raising concerns about defense partnerships …
Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands, center, visits with a group of faculty and staff in September 2014. Sands at the time had created the President’s Inclusion and Diversity Executive Council to monitor the progress of diversity at the university. Now the university is poised to eliminate its Office of Inclusive Strategy and Excellence.
