Diversity Equity Inclusion | UNC System looks to keep ‘welcome’ environment after move away from controversial DEI policies [Video]

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — As UNC System campuses rethink their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts under a new neutrality policy, UNC-Chapel Hill Vice Provost Leah Cox reassured her university on Thursday that they’re committed to supporting all their students.

“We want to make sure that they’re feeling welcome, they’re feeling heard, that they’re feeling a sense of belonging,” Cox said.

The new policy, which aims to keep institutions from taking political stances, has forced existing programs to comply, including the elimination and reassignment of several dozen jobs across the system’s universities.

UNC-Chapel Hill, which reported 20 positions have been eliminated, no longer has a DEI office on campus.

“Many of the programs and systems that were there before still exist,” Cox said. “So many of those programs have just been moved to other reporting structures. There’s no longer a central DEI or DNI office, but some of the programs are still standing.”

UNC Systems President Peter Hans reaffirmed …