The University System of Georgia (USG), which governs 26 public colleges and universities as well as the public library system, has adopted several changes to combat Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology and to include U.S. founding documents in the curriculum.
USG, which oversees institutions such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Kennesaw State University, passed the proposals including “Equal Opportunity in Admissions” this week:
“Ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements,” will be banned from admissions and employment processes for both students and faculty, USG’s Board of Regents said in their agenda, published November 12.
Instead of being diverse or sharing the mainstream political views, “the basis and determining factor” for employment will be “that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered.”
“No applicant for admission shall…
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