Why hasn't William and Mary gotten rid of its DEI yet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DEI is a broad, ambiguous term and concept, which may be manifested or implemented quite differently. W&M indicated it would comply with applicable laws, just as it did after the Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College.

https://wmit-news-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25134636/2025.04.24_BOV_resHC3.pdf

Then why is OP so upset?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You anti DEI people are the worst. Heaven forbid we live in a civil society where women, non-whites, and disabled people are treated with decency and dignity. You’re the middle school bullies and mean girls that never grew up.

That’s exactly what being against “DEI” is about. It means treating *everyone* equally and fairly, with dignity and decency. Not just certain people.

You seem very confused.

Exactly. DEI is just organizational racism.

Inclusion is racist. How so?

Because DEI as implemented has 0 to do with inclusion; it’s all about separating and judging people by race.

Inclusion is separation?

Is this sort of like "War is peace" or "freedom is slavery?"

Or is this just some weird hangup of yours where you feel personally threatened by policies like this because you think you're a good person but really you are not and you haven't overcome the cognitive dissonance necessary to change that?

“Diversity is strength” sounds way more Orwellian

Actually, diversity IS strength, in pretty much any way you look at it. A diverse portfolio of investments is stronger than all your eggs in one basket. Diversity of the gene pool is better than incest and inbreeding. Diversity of species is better for the ecosystem.

So, maybe check your bigotry and try again. You vile, disgusting, racist sack of shit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You anti DEI people are the worst. Heaven forbid we live in a civil society where women, non-whites, and disabled people are treated with decency and dignity. You’re the middle school bullies and mean girls that never grew up.

That’s exactly what being against “DEI” is about. It means treating *everyone* equally and fairly, with dignity and decency. Not just certain people.

You seem very confused.

Exactly. DEI is just organizational racism.

Inclusion is racist. How so?

Because DEI as implemented has 0 to do with inclusion; it’s all about separating and judging people by race.

Inclusion is separation?

Is this sort of like "War is peace" or "freedom is slavery?"

Or is this just some weird hangup of yours where you feel personally threatened by policies like this because you think you're a good person but really you are not and you haven't overcome the cognitive dissonance necessary to change that?

“Diversity is strength” sounds way more Orwellian

Actually, diversity IS strength, in pretty much any way you look at it. A diverse portfolio of investments is stronger than all your eggs in one basket. Diversity of the gene pool is better than incest and inbreeding. Diversity of species is better for the ecosystem.

So, maybe check your bigotry and try again. You vile, disgusting, racist sack of shit.

💯

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:VCU, UVA, VT have already done it. What gives?

I hope they don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:VCU, UVA, VT have already done it. What gives?

Why should they? Afraid your white kid won't get in?

[Anonymous]

UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

UVA has an unfortunate MAGA infestation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

UVA has an unfortunate MAGA infestation.

UVA has a BOV that is more aligned with Youngkin and an administration that is a typical left of center university administration. They are far apart and there is tension. W&M's BOV and administration are not as far apart. The result in a significant difference in messages, but I don't think the end result is that different.

The UVA BOV resolution instructs the university to “transfer permissible programs to a new organizational home” and stipulates that “legally permissible” research and activities proceed as normal and orders the President to give an update in 30 days. The W&M BOV resolution requires to the president to "continue to review guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Attorney General, the Virginia Attorney General, and other relevant federal and state agencies, and ensure full compliance with applicable laws." The president must report to the BOV executive committee at its next meeting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

UVA has an unfortunate MAGA infestation.

Why are you trying to slander UVA? Did you not get in? Of course you didn't. Because UVA doesn't let in IDIOTS. Get off of your phone and crack open a damn book. Brainless weirdo UVA rejects are disgusting and you should consider sterilization.

That is what got UVA's first president cancelled and the main library renamed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

UVA has an unfortunate MAGA infestation.

Why are you trying to slander UVA? Did you not get in? Of course you didn't. Because UVA doesn't let in IDIOTS. Get off of your phone and crack open a damn book. Brainless weirdo UVA rejects are disgusting and you should consider sterilization.

That is what got UVA's first president cancelled and the main library renamed.

What?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DEI is a broad, ambiguous term and concept, which may be manifested or implemented quite differently. W&M indicated it would comply with applicable laws, just as it did after the Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College.

https://wmit-news-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25134636/2025.04.24_BOV_resHC3.pdf

Then why is OP so upset?

Because the found a webpage (with nothing they can point as DEI on it” entitled “Diversity & Inclusion”. And the Trump Admin believes we no longer have a 1A right to say those words.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

UVA has an unfortunate MAGA infestation.

+1. I actually feel bad for them that they got a MAGA Board. In 2025, it might protect them some. Long term, this will hurt their reputation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

UVA has an unfortunate MAGA infestation.

+1. I actually feel bad for them that they got a MAGA Board. In 2025, it might protect them some. Long term, this will hurt their reputation.

You sound smart...NOT! Guessing you received a crushing summary rejection years ago that you still aren't over? Sounds about right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a board that is predominantly composed of Youngkin appointees. The most ardent wanted UVA to remove any reference to DEI and dissolve the DEI office without completing the UVA administration's analysis of what activities violated laws and Federal directives, if any. VT and JMU appear to have followed suit. It should be noted, however, that Youngkin asked the most vocal anti-DEI board member, Bert Ellis, to resign, presumably because he was being too disruptive to UVA.

In some ways, the UVA board action may be analogous to the Department of Defense removing reference to the WW2 bomber "Enola Gay" because it included the word "Gay".

W&M appears to be looking more specifically at ensuring programs or policies are in compliance with law.

UVA has an unfortunate MAGA infestation.

Why are you trying to slander UVA? Did you not get in? Of course you didn't. Because UVA doesn't let in IDIOTS. Get off of your phone and crack open a damn book. Brainless weirdo UVA rejects are disgusting and you should consider sterilization.

That is what got UVA's first president cancelled and the main library renamed.

What?

Alderman was a eugenicist.

Alderman expressed his views on racial hierarchy strongly, frequently and at length. A particularly instructive example, just to give a taste of his rhetoric, is a speech he delivered to a near-capacity Carnegie Hall audience in 1908, several years into his UVA presidency. He called denying African Americans the right to vote “the chiefest political constructive act of Southern genius” and defended segregation as “a far-sighted politics of justice, both to the negro as a race, and to the higher groups that inhabit this nation and to civilization at large.”

(https://uvamagazine.org/articles/renovating_the_name_too)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What part do you want to get rid of?
Diversity?
Equity ?
Inclusion?

Also, what are you talking about?

Wow. Didn't know this would strike such a cord. I was just curious, I'm not against DEI at all. I think diversity has been proven to be beneficial for institutions of all sorts and that DEI is a crucial part of ensuring diversity. I was just wondering why it is the case that other Virginia universities have gotten rid of their DEI programs while William and Mary hasn't.

You started a very trollish and argumentative way. It seemed like you were a trump troll who approves of discrimination

DP. DEI is the epitome of discrimination. Everyone should be included, regardless of their color of their skin.

What’s an example of how diversity and inclusion at W&M was discriminatory? Who was excluded through W&M’s inclusivity efforts?