Joshua Whitworth, executive director of the State Board of Education, stated that while there was extensive feedback on the resolution, the conversation was critical as it involved students, faculty, and legislators who hold differing views on DEI initiatives.
Board member Kurt Liebich expressed concern that the 'DEI ideology' may not be a problem in Idaho, highlighting the potential 'unintended consequences' for university programs that have already scaled back DEI-related activities.
Robert Wagner, the president of Idaho State University, mentioned that rather than eliminating programs related to DEI, they are being reassigned to different departments within the university structure, illustrating a shift rather than an outright removal.
Collection
[
|
...
]