University of Arkansas seeks to dissolve DEI division, chancellor reveals

The University of Arkansas aims to dissolve its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) division, Chancellor Charles Robinson announced in an email on Tuesday.

Robinson wrote that starting in fall 2023, existing resources and personnel assigned to the division of DEI will shift into the Student Success, Student Affairs, Human Resources, and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance and University Advancement. The purpose behind the move, Robinson explains, is so that “these areas can expand programs around access, opportunity and developing a culture of belonging for all students and employees.”

Furthermore, the Office of Equal Opportunity & Compliance will be combined with Human Resources. 

The University of Arkansas aims to dissolve its diversity, equity, and inclusion division, Chancellor Charles Robinson announced on Tuesday in an email. (iStock)

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Robinson wrote that starting in fall 2023, existing resources and personnel assigned to the division of DEI will shift into other departments. (Photo by Natalie Cass/Getty Images)

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion division mantra has faced criticism recently and has been addressed by government officials and higher education institutions.

Back in May, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation that bans all state funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in the state’s universities. 

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Fox News’ Kendall Tietz and Landon Mion contributed to this report.