Opinion: DeSantis' defunding of diversity programs threatens college life as we know it May 19 Written By Pardis Mahdavi Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that promises to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges throughout the state. The bill has drawn criticism from policymakers and free speech advocates, and it also raises concern from higher education administrators like me. Without these programs, graduates will be less prepared to enter the workforce. LA Times Pardis Mahdavi
Opinion: DeSantis' defunding of diversity programs threatens college life as we know it May 19 Written By Pardis Mahdavi Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that promises to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges throughout the state. The bill has drawn criticism from policymakers and free speech advocates, and it also raises concern from higher education administrators like me. Without these programs, graduates will be less prepared to enter the workforce. LA Times Pardis Mahdavi