Students, community members protest UL's closure of Office of Inclusion, other resources

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A small group of University of Louisiana at Lafayette students and community members gathered in the rain Wednesday to speak out against the school’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

They marched from the student union on campus to downtown Lafayette holding signs and chanting, hoping to call attention to the change in programming not just at UL, but at schools across Louisiana.

“Inclusivity matters,” said Jae Regan, part of the Lafayette Inclusion Task Force, which organized the event. “We want the university to be accountable. All students should feel safe.”

In a letter shared by the Lafayette Inclusion Task Force, supporters asked UL and other universities in the state to “stand against outside pressure and stand firm in protecting every person who makes education a central part of Louisiana’s future.”

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https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana...02e869818.html

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Originally Posted by Cajunrunner

https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana...02e869818.html

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Those students need to get over themselves and go back to class.

I notice how this article is not behind a paywall. DEI is no way to run a university.

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Originally Posted by NOCajun

Those students need to get over themselves and go back to class.

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We went to UL at different times. When I was there, actively speaking up and participating in things like Free Speech Alley were considered an important part of education, and the administration was fierce in their defense of our rights.

I have seen students protest over many things, some of which I did not agree with personally. But I am proud that our students protest, and I think that involvement with political and social issues is the difference between a University and a vo-tech education.

I thought that was the way the Jesuits thought as well, and how they expect their students to think and act. I remember visiting Georgetown, and was surprised to see pro-choice student activists manning a table outside the Union. I asked them about it, they had a wealthy alumna who funded them. Georgetown wouldn't fund them, but it allowed them organize on campus and participate.

Do you agree with that?

Or did your faculty at Jesuit High teach you differently?

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Originally Posted by zephyr

I notice how this article is not behind a paywall. DEI is no way to run a university.

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I thought that America is the land of promised diversity, equality, and inclusion. Historically, immigrants from all nations, religions, races, and difference of opinion have been welcomed, and all citizens are allowed to participate.

Do you think we should change that? And if so, who would you want to exclude?

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Originally Posted by NOCajun

Those students need to get over themselves and go back to class.

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Yup. %100