Students express concerns as UNC system campuses make changes, cut jobs to comply with DEI policies

UNC System leaders across the Triangle are cutting positions and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices to be in compliance with the new Equality Policy.

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reallocated three positions from its DEI office to the newly established Office of Student Development and Support. It’s also removed DEI signage across the campus and online.

The HBCU said 900 web pages have been modified, and it continues to do spot checks. Additionally, all intercultural and LGBTQIA Centers have been converted to student wellness lounges. It said $174,000 has been redirected to student well-being and retention initiatives, and nearly $45,000 in student activity fees were also reassigned to student success programs…

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