Updated on April 19, 2024.
The Chronicle is tracking higher ed’s dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. As colleges make changes in response to anti-DEI legislation and mounting political pressure, an inconsistent and confusing landscape has emerged. This resource aims to document the changes and help readers better understand how the campaign against DEI has actually reshaped campuses.
This tracker collects changes that public colleges have made to offices, jobs, training, diversity statements, and other DEI-related activities as the result of bills, executive orders, system mandates, and other state-level actions since January 2023, when The Chronicle began reporting on anti-DEI legislation. The information comes from a Chronicle survey, media reports, and tips from readers.
The Chronicle has tracked changes at 146 college campuses in 16 states.
View more details by state and individual institution below.
Colleges Affected by DEI Legislation
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
Arizona University system (four campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements
Details: The Arizona University system eliminated the use of diversity statements for hiring in August 2023, following a directive from the Arizona Board of Regents.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
In 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signed Senate Bill 266 and House Bill 931 into law, banning DEI offices, the use of diversity statements, and identity-based preferences in hiring at public colleges. The laws went into effect on July 1, 2023. Other legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
College of Central Florida
Summary of changes: Jobs; other DEI-related activities
Details: The College of Central Florida eliminated its diversity and inclusion committee and changed the title of the director of diversity and inclusion/Title IX coordinator/equity officer to the director of compliance and planning/Title IX coordinator.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Florida International University
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: Florida International University eliminated its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Source: Florida’s Voice
Florida State University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; other DEI-related activities
Details: Florida State University eliminated its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office; changed three roles in its human-resources department; eliminated a DEI mini-grant program; and eliminated funding for memberships to “DEI organizations” and subscriptions to “DEI publications.”
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
New College of Florida
Summary of changes: Other DEI-related activities
Details: New College of Florida has shut down its gender-studies program, following a directive from its Board of Trustees.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Pasco-Hernando State College
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: Pasco-Hernando State College eliminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department and its Office of Access and Engagement.
Source: WUSF
Seminole State College
Summary of changes: Jobs
Details: Seminole State College changed the title of the associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion to the associate vice president for organizational culture and strategy/Title IX coordinator.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of Florida
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Florida eliminated its Office of the Chief Diversity Officer; terminated 13 full-time DEI employees; eliminated all DEI-related roles; and reallocated $5 million in DEI-related funds.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of North Florida
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: The University of North Florida eliminated its Office of Diversity and Inclusion; eliminated all centers under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, including the Intercultural, Interfaith, LGBTQ, and Women’s Centers; and reassigned any DEI-related jobs.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of South Florida
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: The University of South Florida eliminated its Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Valencia College
Summary of changes: Offices; training
Details: Valencia College separated its Peace and Justice Institute from the college and halted certain faculty-development workshops indefinitely.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
University System of Georgia (27 campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements; training
Details: The University System of Georgia eliminated the use of diversity statements in hiring and mandatory diversity training in July 2023.
Source: WJCL
In 2024, Gov. Brad Little, a Republican, signed Senate Bill 1274 into law, banning the use of diversity statements in hiring and admissions at public colleges. The law will take effect on July 1, 2024.
All four-year public colleges in Idaho (five campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements
Details: All four-year public colleges in Idaho eliminated the use of diversity statements in hiring in May 2023 following a directive from the Idaho State Board of Education.
Source: Higher Ed Dive
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
Iowa State University
Summary of changes: Other DEI-related activities
Details: Iowa State University renamed a curricular requirement from “U.S. Diversity” to “U.S. Cultures and Communities.”
Source: Iowa State Daily
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
Kansas State University system (six campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements
Details: The Kansas State University system eliminated the use of diversity statements in hiring and admissions in April 2024 following a directive from the Kansas Board of Regents.
Source: ABC News
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
University of Missouri system (four campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements
Details: The University of Missouri system eliminated the use of diversity statements in hiring in March 2023.
Source: The Kansas City Star
In 2023, Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, vetoed Senate Bill 364, but the North Carolina General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto, banning the use of diversity statements and mandatory DEI training. It went into effect in December 2023.
University of North Carolina system (16 campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements
Details: The University of North Carolina system eliminated the use of diversity statements in hiring and admissions in February 2023, following a directive from the university system’s Board of Governors.
Source: The News & Observer
In 2023, Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican, signed Senate Bill 2247 into law, banning mandatory DEI training and the use of diversity statements in hiring at public colleges. It went into effect on August 1, 2023.
University of North Dakota
Summary of changes: Training
Details: The university eliminated one optional course offered to employees on implicit bias and awareness of microaggressions.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
University of Oklahoma at Norman
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: The University of Oklahoma at Norman eliminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
Pennsylvania State University at University Park
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: Pennsylvania State University at University Park closed its Multicultural Resource Center, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Source: Centre Daily Times
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
University of South Carolina
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: The University of South Carolina renamed its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the Division of Access, Civil Rights, and Community Engagement, and changed the title of the vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion to vice president for access, civil rights, and community engagement.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
In 2023, Gov. William B. Lee, a Republican, signed SB 102 into law, banning mandatory DEI training. It went into effect in May 2023. Other legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
Austin Peay State University
Summary of changes: Other DEI-related activities
Details: Austin Peay State University created a divisive-concepts complaint form.
Source: Austin Peay State University statement
East Tennessee State University
Summary of changes: Diversity training
Details: East Tennessee State University changed a “training about identifying and preventing discrimination and harassment in the work place” from mandatory to optional.
Source: Statement to The Chronicle from a university official
University of Tennessee system (five campuses)
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: The University of Tennessee system renamed its Division of Diversity and Engagement to the Division of Access and Engagement.
Source: The Daily Beacon
In 2023, Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed SB 17 and the state’s 2024-25 budget, banning DEI offices, mandatory DEI training, identity-based preferences, the use of diversity statements, and funding for DEI efforts at public colleges. The laws went into effect in January 2024 and September 2023, respectively.
Alamo Community College District
Summary of changes: Jobs; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: The Alamo Colleges District reassigned one employee; adopted some new policies; and made changes to training related to hiring and for managers.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Central Texas College
Summary of changes: Jobs
Details: Central Texas College removed a “DEI officer assignment” from an existing role.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Collin College
Summary of changes: Other DEI-related activities
Details: Collin College renamed and changed the focus of its Collin Culture Council.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Dallas College
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; other DEI-related activities
Details: Dallas College eliminated its DEI office; reassigned employees from the office to other departments; and updated any multicultural programs to be “open to everyone.”
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Del Mar College
Summary of changes: Other DEI-related activities
Details: Del Mar College updated polices, statements, and procedures that referred to “affirmative action.”
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
El Paso Community College
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; other DEI-related activities
Details: The El Paso Community College District eliminated its Diversity Programs Office; reassigned employees from the office to other departments in the college; and updated various programs and policies.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Grayson College
Summary of changes: Other DEI-related activities
Details: Grayson College eliminated its equity statement.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Lamar University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; training
Details: Lamar University eliminated its Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations; created a Division of Strategic Initiatives and Community Relations; reassigned a “small number” of employees to other positions in the university; and eliminated a third-party training module that was previously required for human-resources employees.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Lone Star College system
Summary of changes: Offices; training
Details: The Lone Star College system renamed its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the Office of Culture and Engagement and eliminated mandatory diversity training.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Midwestern State University
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: Midwestern State University renamed its Mosaic Cross Cultural Center to the Mosaic Center for Community and Belonging and changed the center’s focus in the fall of 2023 from providing services to underrepresented and first-generation students to “all students.”
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Ranger College
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: Ranger College eliminated its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion department.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Sam Houston State University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: Sam Houston State University eliminated its Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs; created an Office of Community and Civic Responsibility; and moved one employee to another position.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
San Jacinto College
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: San Jacinto College’s central campus eliminated its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and moved the office’s employees to other positions at the college.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: Stephen F. Austin State University eliminated its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; created a Division of Student Development and Access Services to house its disability services, veterans-resource center, and peer-mentor programs; and reassigned its chief diversity officer to serve as a special adviser to the president.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Sul Ross State University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: Sul Ross State University eliminated its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; created an Office of Multicultural Affairs; and reassigned one employee to another position.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Texas A&M University at College Station
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: Texas A&M University at College Station eliminated its Office for Diversity, which served all of the system’s campuses, and its LGBTQ+ Pride Center; created a Student Life Center that will continue some Pride Center programs that are open to all students; transferred employees to other positions; updated some hiring practices; and changed some required training.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Texas A&M University system (11 campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: Texas A&M University’s systemwide guidance banned diversity statements; eliminated mandatory training related to race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation unless otherwise necessary to comply with legal guidelines; and required colleges to adapt programs to be open to everyone.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Texas Southern University
Summary of changes: Unspecified
Details: Texas Southern University made changes but did not specify them.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Texas State University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; training
Details: Texas State University eliminated its Division of Inclusive Excellence; created the Office of Student Involvement and Engagement; moved a “small number” of employees to other positions; and eliminated mandatory DEI training for new students and employees.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Texas Tech University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; other DEI-related activities
Details: Texas Tech University eliminated its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; renamed its Black Cultural Center to the Student Enrichment Center; created a Campus Access & Engagement Office to “house other programs” for faculty, staff, and students; moved some programs from the eliminated office into other divisions like Enrollment Management, Student Life, and Academic Innovation and Student Success; and transitioned employees to other positions at the university.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education; Fox34
Texas Woman’s University
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: Texas Woman’s University closed its Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach; created the Center for Belonging and First-Generation Students; moved two employees to other positions; eliminated DEI modules for employee training; paused the activities of the Chancellor’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council; and modified language on digital platforms and print publications.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of Houston
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Houston eliminated its Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its LGBTQ Resource Center; created a Center for Student Advocacy and Community; moved five employees to other positions; and eliminated more than 40 DEI-related programs within identity-based hubs, Student Housing and Residential Life, Counseling and Psychological Services, and University Career Services.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of Houston-Downtown
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Houston-Downtown eliminated its Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion; created a Center for Student Advocacy and Community; transitioned employees to other positions; eliminated training on topics like inclusive language, microaggressions, and “Trans 101" for its leader certificate program; and reorganized services for pregnant and working students, student organizations, and a mentoring program under the new office.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of Houston system (four campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Houston’s systemwide guidance banned assigning or hiring employees for DEI practices; prohibited identity consideration in hiring; and required colleges to ensure that any multicultural events or organizations targeted for a specific identity be open to everyone.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of North Texas
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices
Details: The University of North Texas eliminated its Division of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access; created the Center for Belonging and Engagement; and moved eight employees to other positions at the university.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of Texas at Austin
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Texas at Austin changed the name of its Office for Institutional Equity to the Center for Access and Restorative Engagement; eliminated its Multicultural Engagement Center and Gender and Sexuality Center; created the Division of Campus and Community Engagement and the Women’s Community Center, but then closed them in April; fired at least 60 employees with DEI-related roles; changed its Fearless Leadership Institute to be open to women of all ethnicities; eliminated funding and removed online and physical resources for registered student organizations, including identity-based student groups; required student organizations and faculty groups to conduct activities off campus and on their personal time; eliminated multicultural graduation ceremonies and welcome programs for underrepresented groups; and eliminated a scholarship program for undocumented students.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education; Austin-American Statesman
University of Texas at Dallas
Summary of changes: Offices
Details: The University of Texas at Dallas closed its Office of Campus Resources and Support effective April 30, 2024.
Source: The Austin-American Statesmen
University of Texas at San Antonio
Summary of changes: Jobs; offices; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Texas at San Antonio eliminated its Office of Inclusive Excellence; halted plans to create an Office of Campus and Community Belonging; dispersed disability, campus-climate, and community-engagement services across other divisions; transitioned employees through “voluntary changes in staffing” and reassignment; and eliminated 10 percent of more than 300 DEI-related programs.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education; University of Texas at San Antonio statement
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary of changes: Unspecified
Details: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center made changes but did not specify them.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of Texas system (13 campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements; training; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Texas’ systemwide guidance banned diversity statements; prohibited mandatory training related to race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation unless otherwise necessary to comply with legal guidelines; and required colleges to adapt programs to be open to everyone.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
In 2024, Gov. Spencer J. Fox, a Republican, signed House Bill 261 into law, banning DEI offices, mandatory DEI training, the use of diversity statements, and identity-based preferences at public colleges. The law will take effect on July 1, 2024.
University of Utah
Summary of changes: Diversity statements
Details: The University of Utah eliminated the use of “diversity questions or statements” from its hiring processes.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
Legislation has been proposed. Here’s the latest.
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Summary of changes: Other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Wisconsin at Madison replaced a program designed to recruit diverse faculty with one aimed at faculty who have “demonstrated the ability to mentor ‘at risk’ and/or underrepresented students.”
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
University of Wisconsin system (13 campuses)
Summary of changes: Diversity statements; jobs; other DEI-related activities
Details: The University of Wisconsin system stopped using mandatory diversity statements in hiring and agreed to alter at least 43 DEI-related positions as well as cease the use of diversity statements in admissions as a condition of a budget deal it struck with the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education; The Cap Times
Methodology
This tracker collects changes that public colleges have made since January 2023 as a result of legislation, orders, or other state-level actions restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
The tracker reflects The Chronicle’s survey findings of public colleges in Texas and Florida that have enacted legislation banning DEI offices and activities, as well as changes compiled by The Chronicle newsroom and responses submitted through an informal survey that anyone could fill out. (In a handful of states, even though politicians have not passed laws, their criticism of DEI has driven colleges to act.)
The tracker is not meant to tally the total number of changes nationwide or at individual institutions. Rather, the aim is to help the public better understand how attacks on diversity efforts have reshaped college campuses. In cases where changes affected institutional systems, The Chronicle counted each individual campus as one college. The Chronicle counted community colleges with multiple campuses as singular entities based on their designations in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.
For public-survey responses to qualify for the tracker, respondents must list the impacted institution and provide concrete documentation of changes. The Chronicle accepts the following forms of evidence: media reports, university statements, screenshots of emails, and other official college communications and documents. The Chronicle independently vets submissions and publishes those that meet these criteria.
The Chronicle is using the following categories to classify changes: offices, jobs, training, diversity statements, and other DEI-related programming (including but not limited to funding, hiring practices, and admissions practices). The written text under each entry specifies the changes. When possible, The Chronicle will provide the names of programs or exact numbers, but this tracker errs on the side of caution with tallies as not to over represent the number of changes at an institution.