Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on the Elimination of DEI Programs at the University of Florida
March 02, 2024
March 02, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
TAMARAC, FL - The University of Florida's decision to eliminate DEI Programs jeopardizes the significant progress made in hiring practices and diversity initiatives. Given the University's receipt of federal funds, there is an urgent need to evaluate its practices and policies for any potential civil rights violations.
DEI programs play a pivotal role in pro . . .
TAMARAC, FL - The University of Florida's decision to eliminate DEI Programs jeopardizes the significant progress made in hiring practices and diversity initiatives. Given the University's receipt of federal funds, there is an urgent need to evaluate its practices and policies for any potential civil rights violations.
DEI programs play a pivotal role in pro . . .