The UTD president says the cuts were made to keep in compliance with SB 17, which bans DEI initiatives at public universities.RICHARDSON, Texas — The University of Texas at Dallas is laying off about 20 employees and is closing a campus support center to comply with a state ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public universities.
Specifically, Benson said the university’s Office of Campus Resources and Support and about 20 associated jobs will be cut effective April 30. Benson said in his letter that the impacted employees were notified and that student workers will retain their jobs through the end of the semester.“I know that this decision will not be welcomed by many in our campus community,” Benson wrote in his letter.
“We have continued to evaluate our SB 17 response and how to realign many of the programs impacted by the legislation,” Benson added. “A limited number of functions will be moved to other administrative units to ensure continuity of services to our students, faculty and staff.”University of North Texas gives K9 officer campus farewell tour
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