The proposed changes, published on the WSCUC website, show the accreditor is considering dropping the phrase "diversity, equity and inclusion" and replacing it with "success for all students." This move highlights a shift in focus away from loaded terminology towards clearer performance expectations.
WSCUC officials have stated that the proposed revisions aim to refine language regarding success for all students. They emphasize the need for clarity and practical applicability in the standards, intending to help institutions support achievement across their entire student population.
In an interview, outgoing WSCUC president Jamienne S. Studley explained that the decision is informed by institutional feedback aiming to improve understanding of accreditation standards while ensuring that the main principles regarding student support remain intact.
The accreditor insists the move to replace the DEI phrasing with more focused language is not just a reaction to political pressure but a necessary evolution for clarity, ultimately benefitting student outcomes.
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