U of Illinois to require diversity statements for tenure
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will soon require all faculty members to submit a diversity statement to be considered for tenure or promotion.
Andreas C. Cangellaris, UIUC s provost, announced the change this week, saying that in order to meet the goals of its current strategic plan, the university must catalyze innovation and discovery, find novel and proactive ways to educate students from all walks of life, and develop ever-deeper connections with the public we serve.
All of that requires that UIUC recognize and support a wider range of contributions to the excellence of our institution, Cangellaris added.
This is surely a violation of academic freedom, or would be if there is any left.