The University of Wisconsin System (UW) Board of Regents narrowly rejected on Saturday a proposal that would have put a halt to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices, according to The Daily Cardinal.
The proposal would have restructured some university DEI positions into student success positions in exchange for $800 million in funding that would have gone to employee pay raises and building projects, according to The Daily Cardinal. The board rejected the proposal in a 9-8 vote and UW System President Jay Rothman posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was “disappointed” in the decision. (RELATED: Over 70 Representatives Call For Removal Of Elite University Presidents Following Disastrous Hearing)
“On balance, I believe this proposed agreement was in the best interests of the Universities of Wisconsin,” Rothman wrote. “While I am disappointed, I…
