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Many colleges are now faced with the dual challenge of maintaining support services for underrepresented students while avoiding the harsh scrutiny of the federal government. The path forward may lie in the superficial adjustment of language or program names rather than making substantive changes that might actually benefit diversity efforts.
Compliance Strategies under Scrutiny
Many colleges have adopted a cautious approach, choosing to remove references to race and DEI from their promotional materials and internal documentation. For instance, the University of Nebraska has initiated a comprehensive review but has yet to implement any concrete changes, citing that the timeline is too short for meaningful adjustments.