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The University of California Will Stop Requiring Diversity Statements in Hiring

Last updated: March 20, 2025 1:32 am
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The University of California made a significant announcement on Wednesday regarding the use of diversity statements in hiring practices. The decision to stop requiring diversity statements, which ask job applicants to describe how they would contribute to campus diversity, was praised by some and criticized by others.

For the past decade, the University of California system has been a national leader in using diversity statements as part of their hiring process. However, in light of recent challenges from the Trump administration, the university has decided to move away from this practice. The system’s president, Michael Drake, did not specifically address diversity statements during a recent meeting of the Regents, but he did highlight the university’s financial concerns and announced a systemwide hiring freeze.

In a letter to the system’s leaders, the university’s provost, Katherine S. Newman, explained that the Regents had directed Dr. Drake to eliminate diversity statements for all new hires. Newman expressed concerns that requiring diversity statements could lead applicants to focus on aspects of their candidacy that are outside their expertise or prior experience. She emphasized that the university can still effectively serve diverse communities without mandating diversity statements.

Diversity statements have been a controversial topic even before the Trump administration took office. Critics have described them as “loyalty oaths” that restrict diversity of thought, while others view them as a way for applicants to use buzzwords to gain a hiring advantage. Several states and universities, including Harvard and MIT, have already stopped requiring diversity statements in faculty hiring.

Despite the criticism and legal challenges faced by the University of California over diversity statements, supporters argue that they are an important measure of an applicant’s ability to navigate diverse environments. Brian Soucek, a law professor at UC Davis, believes that the university’s decision to stop requiring diversity statements is a capitulation to the Trump administration and a departure from its core values.

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In an interview, Professor Soucek expressed skepticism about the university’s attempt to appease critics, citing the recent actions taken against Columbia University. The debate over diversity statements continues to be a contentious issue in higher education, with implications for hiring practices and campus diversity initiatives.

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