DEI is an acronym that stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
November 21, 2025
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definitional
Clarifies the meaning of the policymaking and organizational term DEI.
Both private and public higher education institutions have been subject to federal scrutiny and investigations concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
October 22, 2025
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trend
Federal enforcement activity has targeted DEI-related practices across different types of colleges and universities.
The Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is a proposed agreement that would ask colleges to conform to standards around admissions, hiring, and student life in exchange for preferential access to federal funds.
January 01, 2025
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Description of the content and purpose of a proposed higher-education agreement.