The University System of Georgia (USG), which manages 26 public universities and public library systems, has made several changes to counter diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideology and incorporate America's founding documents into its curriculum. We adopted it.
The USG, which oversees institutions such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University, passed a proposal this week that includes “equal admissions opportunity.”
USG's Board of Trustees announced that “ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths that include statements regarding diversity” will be banned from admissions and employment processes for both students and faculty. agendapublished on November 12th.
The “foundation and determinants” of employment are not diversity or sharing mainstream political views, but “the fact that the individual has the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the role and that they are appropriate.” “It is considered that the person has the ability to carry out the task.” The essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. ”
The new policy states that “applicants for admission will not be asked or required to make any positive affiliations or statements regarding political beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles as a condition of admission.” It is stated that.
The board's amendment also states that USG agencies “will remain neutral unless social and political issues directly relate to the agency's core mission.”
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USG also manages the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS), so the board's decision will also impact 61 public libraries. system It operates 385 branches across the state.
In addition to anti-DEI policies, the USG Board of Governors will also require students enrolled at public universities to study important American documents such as the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Instrument of Confederation, and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail will also be included in the curriculum for the 2025-2026 school year.
in statement “These proposed updates will strengthen USG's academic community,” the board said in a statement shared with Campus Reform.
“These enable institutions to foster campus environments where people freely share their ideas and learn from each other through objective scholarship and inquiry. “Reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering and promoting student success,” the statement added.
“Universities must not only prepare students for tomorrow's jobs, but also prepare them to be contributing members of society and to understand the ideals of freedom and democracy that make America special.” the meeting said.
“Among other things, the proposed amendments make clear that the admission of students and the hiring of employees should be based on a person's qualifications and not on their personal beliefs.”
The USG Board of Directors will also meet in October. prompted The NCAA will ban biological males and males “receiving masculinizing hormone therapy” from competing in women's sports competitions.
