EDG 6305 Legal Guide by Susan Steadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj en-us 2023-09-27 01:09:28 UTC 2023-10-09 03:30:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Slide #1 Professional Perspective/Audience/Topic ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722185861 Diversity and Inclusion

I am currently seeking a Masters in Administrative Leadership with the hopes and passions of working within a univeristy in some capacity in the Diversity, Equity, and Iclusion (DEI) and student success department. Upon starting this program I saw that the emphasis entities were placing on Diversity, Equity, and Iclusion (DEI). With recent legal proceedings I wonder how in demand or relevent my sought after position will be. This guide aims to help those who may be interested in this area of work as well and determing if it is a viable career path. ]]> 2023-09-27 01:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722185861 Slide #2 Summary of Topic ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722186037 The US Supreme was set to rule over 2 univeristy cases that would challege college campuses use of affirmative action. College campuses use of affirmative action are arguabley one way that universitites have been able to be more Diversity, Equity, and Iclusion (DEI) compliant. Funding is one of the major things to be watched during this time regarding Diversity, Equity, and Iclusion (DEI) departments, without funding the positions that create these departments will cease to exist.  ]]> 2023-09-27 01:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722186037 Slide #3 Professional Association ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722186754 A recent post on the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators titled Anti-DEI Legislation Response and Resources was written in May of 2023. The post was focused on providing support for those in the studetn afairs departments of higher education. With recent legeslative decisisons that are seemigly crippling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion departments the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators stated that "DEI initiatives account for less than one percent of institutional spending" National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. (May 3, 2023). Student affairs departments play a vital role across campus' and students and staff are being highly affected by the recent legeslative rulings.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. (May 3, 2023). Anti-DEI legislation response and resources.  https://www.naspa.org/news/anti-dei-legislation-response-and-resources ]]> 2023-09-27 01:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722186754 Slide #4 Current News Articlesperformance and productivity have benefitted from that diversity ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722186868
  • Performance and productivity have benefitted from that diversity (Purdue Global, 2023).
  • Leaders must be accountable for reaching DEI Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) as well as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Because of this, DEI initiatives require proper financial and other resources to be successful (Purdue Global, 2023).
  • Collecting data to learn more about the impact of DEI initiatives is a useful tool.
  • Strategic planning that can be measured. 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have been hot topics for several years, 2023 mental health has been brought to the forefront and will play a key role in decision making.
    • Purdue Global. (May 19, 2023). Top 5 Trends in DEI for 2023.
    Top 5 Trends in DEI for 2023 (purdueglobal.edu)

    ]]>     2023-09-27 01:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722186868     Slide #5 Current News Articles ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187023
  • Supreme Court rulings will end or limit its use in student selection on campuses.
  • Companies may be indirectly impacted by the decision not just college campuses. 
  • Diversity fellowships or internships may be amoung some of the most impacted programs.

    • Turnbull, A., Cohen, C., & Schulman, M. (2023, May 15). Affirmative Action Cases Could Threaten Employer DEI Initiatives. Bloomberg Law. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/affirmative-action-cases-could-threaten-employer-dei-initiatives-1 
    ]]>     2023-09-27 01:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187023     Slide #6,Original Sources of Law at Federal or State Level ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187504 Case Law
    • Admission to the University could not longer use race as a factor.
    • Use of race for admissions was found to be in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 
    • With the success of this legal proceeding for the Students for Fair Admissions many Universities will likely face legal action.
    Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, Vol. 20-1199 U.S. Pg. 1 (2023). https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/20-1199_hgdj.pdf 
    ]]>     2023-09-27 01:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187504     Slide #7 Original Sources of Law at Federal or State Level ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187612
    Statutory Law
    • Ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and initiatives across higher education institutions in Texas.
    • Offices are set to close begining January of 2024.
    • Mandatory DEI training will no longer be legal.
    TX SB 17 (2023)
    ]]>     2023-09-27 01:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187612     Slide #8 Original Sources of Law at Federal or State Level ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187719 Case Law
    • Professors at California Universities were forced to incorporate “anti-racist” viewpoints into classroom teaching. 
    • The case argued that constitutional violations were occuring because of the campus requirements.
    • Freedom of speech during classroom debate and argument were neglacted because of univeristiy policy.
    Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression v. California Community Colleges Board of Governors
    ]]>     2023-09-27 01:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187719     lide #10 Policy or Rule from a School or Institution - Administrative Law ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187845 Administrative Law
    The University of Texas Permian Basin. (2017). Non Discrimination Policy. Non-Discrimination Policy - The University of Texas Permian Basin | UTPB

    The Non-Discrimiation Policy at UTPB is the universities statement on how it aims to protect and enhance the experince for all members of the campus including visitors who may not be financially, legally, or contacturally commited to the university. The Non-Discrimiation policy outlines how the university is in compliance with several acts including but not limited to the civial rights act, the americans with disabilites act, and the equal pay act. ]]>     2023-09-27 01:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722187845     Slide #9 Original Sources of Law at Federal or State Level ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722188053 Federal Law
    • Freedom of Speech
    • The protection of an individual freedom of speech is most notably protected for speech against the government.
    • Private entities do have some protection over freedom of speech.
    U.S. Constitution. 1st Ammedment.
    ]]>     2023-09-27 01:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722188053     Slide #11 Ethical Principle ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722188255 2023-09-27 01:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722188255 Slide #12 Non-Law Source ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722188422
  • University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) to require statements from all faculty applicants documenting their contributions to DEI, which would be weighted with the rest of their application portfolio (Paul, J. D., & Maranto, R. 2021). 
  •  No empirical investigations into the frequency with which such statements are required (Paul, J. D., & Maranto, R. 2021). 
  • University of California, Berkeley, administrators published a sample "Rubric for Assessing Candidate Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging," which provides guidance for search committees evaluating applicants.3 Under this rubric, applicants are evaluated on a 1-5 scale for knowledge of DEI, track record of DEI, and plans for advancing DEI (Paul, J. D., & Maranto, R. 2021). 
    • Paul, J. D., & Maranto, R. (2021). Other than Merit: The Prevalence of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statements in University Hiring. In American Enterprise Institute. American Enterprise Institute. ERIC - ED616666 - Other than Merit: The Prevalence of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statements in University Hiring, American Enterprise Institute, 2021-Nov 
    ]]>     2023-09-27 01:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722188422     Slide #13 Bulleted list of Recommendations / Best Practices for Compliance ssteadham https://padlet.com/ssteadham/de336wgrd752wsfj/wish/2722188613 Analyze your content and summarize for your audience a list of at least 6 and no more than 10 bulleted statements of recommendations related to educational practice for this topic or best practices for legal compliance.
    • Understanding the law of all types. 
    • Ensure a legal analysis team is in place to sift through the evolving legal doctorine.
    • Educate and evaluate faculty publications that are currently associated with the university including but not limited to sylabi, about pages, and email signatures.
    • Evaluate current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions departments to determine if they are legally in compliance and fiscally advancing the campus. 
    • If Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion departments are deemed not fiscally advancing the campus or are not legally in compliance but the university finds DEI to still be of importance find a way to tie the practices student success as a whole. 
    • Review the Human Resources department of the University to ensure hiring practices are following the latest legal decisions for state compliance.
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