The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has modified its reporting standards, omitting references to 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' (DEI) due to growing federal scrutiny. These terms were replaced with 'community and connectedness' to align with the prevailing legal and political atmosphere, which has aggressively targeted DEI initiatives. The AACSB aims to protect member institutions from potential risks and ensure organizational stability. This change is part of a broader trend, as other accrediting bodies, including the American Bar Association, also loosen DEI requirements in response to political pressures.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business replaced "diversity and inclusion" with "community and connectedness" and eliminated references to those terms in its guiding principles.
In a memo, the organization stated the changes reflect "the current legal and political environment surrounding higher education" and that DEI had become "politicised."
AACSB aims to "proactively mitigate risks for our members and strengthen the organisation's long-term stability" amid threats against diversity initiatives.
The AACSB follows accreditors like the American Bar Association, which have also relaxed DEI standards in line with sweeping anti-DEI orders.
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