Trump admin unveils new rule to crack down on DEI in higher ed accreditors– www.thecollegefix.com
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Rule also says no more recruiting based on race
Accreditors, the gatekeepers of higher education, may have to ditch their diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements in favor of policies that value “intellectual diversity” and “academic freedom” under a proposed U.S. Department of Education rule.
Introduced Wednesday, the rule also would make it easier for new accreditors to be approved, a department news release states.
“The proposed changes would break up entrenched accreditation monopolies and reorient the sector to prioritize innovation, academic excellence, and student outcomes,” the release states.
Education Department Under Secretary Nicholas Kent blamed the current, “antiquated” system for creating expensive administrative bloat and pushing schools to adopt DEI.
