UF gets rid of DEI office in compliance with state regulation
The University of Florida announced on Friday the elimination of its Diversity, Equality and Inclusion positions and DEI-related contracts, according to a memo from the school.
UF administration released a memo announcing the closure of the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, the elimination of DEI positions and administrative appointments and the halting of DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors.
Thirteen full-time positions were terminated, the memo says.
Those terminated as a result will receive UF’s standard twelve weeks of pay and have the chance to re-apply to the university until April 19.
According to UF, $5 million in funds will also be reallocated into recruitment efforts to be administered by the Office of the Provost.
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