BOISE, Idaho — Idaho has joined a growing list of states reigning in diversity, equity and inclusion, also known as ‘DEI,’ on college and university campuses.
On Thursday, a resolution calling for the dismantling of DEI offices on college campuses was proposed to the Idaho State Board of Education.
The plan would force colleges, such as University of Idaho, Boise State, Idaho State and LCSC to shutdown offices designed to help support specific groups of students.
The resolution states that Idaho colleges “shall ensure that no central office, policy, procedure, or initiative is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.”
DEI was originally created to ensure historically marginalized groups of people, like women and people of color, have equal opportunities.
Critics, however, have said the movement has actually tilted the playing field and doesn’t provide equal opportunity to all.
“It’s not about removing support where people need it, but organizing it …