The Rutgers University Center for Minority Serving Institutions canceled a virtual conference on registered apprenticeship programs due to President Trump's executive orders, which target diversity and inclusion initiatives. This cancellation illustrates the federal government's significant power over educational institutions, potentially threatening funding for programs aligned with DEI principles. The move exemplifies concerns among higher education leaders and DEI advocates about preemptive compliance to avoid losing federal funding, as noted by education experts examining the implications of political agendas on institutions.
"We were very excited to bring the HBCUs and Registered Apprenticeship Mini-Conference to you next week... Unfortunately, due to President Trump's Executive Orders..."
"That wariness and sort of pre-emptive compliance, even absent direct threats from the federal or state government, might be somewhat universal."
"These leaders will be worried about losing their federal funding, which is exactly what DEI opponents want."
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