U of Iowa closes several DEI depts as Obama/Biden era of discrimination continues it's fast sunset.
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University of Notre Dame..."Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...Our Commitment"
University Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Venite ad me omnes—“Come to me all of you.” That is the inscription on the base of the statue of Jesus that stands before the Golden Dome with arms extended in welcome. His heart—the Sacred Heart—is exposed, the image of a love that is disclosed, that seeks us out, embraces us and shares our burdens.
The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the heart of our campus is a daily reminder of the kind of community we strive to be at Notre Dame—one that, recognizing the dignity of every member, welcomes each one fully, treasures their gifts as a reflection of God, supports them and shares their struggles. Such a community invites us out of isolation into something richer, more whole and sustaining. The University Mission Statement recognizes that “the intellectual interchange essential to a university requires, and is enriched by, the presence and voices of diverse scholars and students.” As an academic community, we strive to explore, discuss and, when appropriate, celebrate differences as well as commonalities, thus enriching our grasp of truth and understanding.
Throughout its history, the Congregation of Holy Cross has made community—expressed in the image of a family—central to the life of the educational institutions it founded around the world, and we want all members, regardless of background, to feel included in that community. We also remember that the University was founded by a small band of immigrants in this land, who then educated succeeding generations of immigrants– in time overcoming obstacles that were found in their path. So we strive to reach out to those on the margins and work together to enable all to flourish.
In our commitment to diversity, we hope to reflect a global Church that is richly diverse ethnically and culturally, yet bound together in a family extending across the whole of the earth.
At this moment, let us recommit ourselves to ensuring that every person who lives, teaches, studies and works on our campus is embraced into such a community. In this way, we are co-creators of a Notre Dame community that seeks to embody ever more fully the love that radiates from the heart of Christ and the welcome of his open arms.
Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C.
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I don't see ND giving up on this commitment, so anyone who disagrees with it might want to consider finding another university to support.
Link: https://diversity.nd.edu/our-commitment/#:~:text=We%20affirm%20the%20transcendent%20dignity,in%20which%20all%20can%20flourish.
Father Hesburgh played a key in passing the civil rights act—horrible the way it has been hijacked
Not sure what you mean by "Hijacked"...take a look at the long history of Notre Dame when it comes
to DEI. You can find it in my posted link a few minutes ago.
IMO, Fr. Ted would be pleased with Fr's Jenkins' and Dowd's commitment to DEI.
Replacing MLK's goal of equality with racist DEI & moral hazard equity.
Equity has no long history...but it seeks to take MLK's equality and put it into history.
DEI is a 'means' to that MLK Goal...and for sure..."We're Not There Yet"...thanks to people who
fight progress to that end...
As the ND Halftime ad asks..."What are YOU fighting for?"...Progress, or the Status Quo?
Equality of opportunity is individual freedom, raises all boats, even if unequally by merit.
You want equality of status, which can only be achieved through racist force ("equity"), not through individual freedom.
And, history has shown that equality of status doesn't work. It can partially work by impoverishing most of society (while rewarding political elites...not surprised you support that given you are purely political...even your morals cone from your party, not from a church).
Tyrone thinks there are too many white, straight christians at ND and in retail.
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So you're one of those that that think DEI gives people they are unqualified for?
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I have a dream that my children will be judged by character, not skin color or biological sex.
Do you agree with MLK and support equality like I do?
Or, do you support judging people by skin color like racists/DEI supporters do?
Have you seen the student body?
Although I’m anti-DEI on the basis that it actually promotes racism… I’m embarrassed at the incredible lack of diversity on my alma mater’s campus.
Take a look at the "Observations' section of the University Trustees' Task Force Report on DEI...it
addresses those concerns...in essence, it say's 'We're not There, yet...but our mission and goal is still the same'.
Are you in favor of a lesser qualified minority getting to enroll at Notre Dame who, if they weren't
a minority, wouldn't have been admitted?
It’s not qualifications… it’s $$$
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I'd like to see your response to Conor's reply, then I'll give you mine...
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Are you hoping Notre Dame wins the Sugar Bowl?
Why does one have to be an athlete to be admitted when one otherwise would not be admitted?
Well, you bring up an interesting point
The football team's job is to bring in the best football players they can.
The business school's job is to bring in the best business students they can.
Are football players being brought in with their skin color being a factor? No.
Are business students being brought in with their skin color being a factor? I really don't know, but I would hope not.
Football Team members are admitted only if they meet standards that show the ability to graduate...
are they the 'Most Qualified' academically?...many are not, and so it is with some other students who represent minority groups.
To better understand what's going on, let's reflect back on the debate over UCLA's Medical School Acceptances of applicants who did not possess the grades of others. Our family Docs are well aware of the Med School selection process which involves more than a hundred inputs from a diverse group...while UCLA's Med School is outstanding, it has a mission...like other Med Schools...to serve the health needs of ALL people from ALL backgrounds.
That being said, it is an observable fact that the majority of the most gifted students do not choose to enter specialties that don't pay well, yet are highly valued, in underserved minority communities...therefore, the admissions board allocates some acceptances for students who meet requirements for graduation, but not in the running for Valedictorian. BTW, this is not to say that ALL DEI acceptances are chosen this way, or that none are Valedictorian candidates. Hope this broadens your understanding of DEI measures...again, this is MY perspective from some trusted sources.
Note also that documented records prove that getting into Notre Dame is very challenging...its standing in the academic community is still very high.
The admission accommodations for athletes is meant to improve Notre Dame’s brand.
That is, competitive athletic teams, primarily football, draw money, investment, students, and boost the University’s image and brand. Every school endeavors to do the same.
On the flipside, Notre Dame provides tutoring and other resources to give the student athletes the best chance to obtain a degree and be a difference maker in their post graduate lives.
There are many kids from underprivileged communities who offer great potential, notwithstanding the lack of K-12 resources and support. If the University makes the same accommodations that the athletes enjoy, admitting 75 -100 kids each year, to help their DEI mission, I submit that doing so achieves the same goals as a successful football program.
Admitting unqualified students diminishes the brand.
Not hard to see.
Unless they run a 4.4 40?
The super smart kids raised in a bubble are worthless if they don’t understand and appreciate the world they live in.
Exposure to other students with diverse backgrounds does improve the brand.
Let us know if we need to slow it down for you to comprehend.
Your condescension is comical. You do not speak for anyone at ND. Especially the students.
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As usual, nor even close.
Keep flailing.
He is in no position to criticize the minds of "super smart kids".
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You're wrong.
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