Several Iowa community colleges, after reviewing their diversity, equity and inclusion activities to come in line with recommendations from Community Colleges for Iowa, have concluded that they were already on the right track in their mission of supporting all students.
The presidents of Des Moines Area Community College, Indian Hills Community College and Iowa Central Community College gave that assessment as state lawmakers — who have already restricted DEI activities at state universities — are preparing to take a closer look at Iowa’s higher education system.
Community Colleges for Iowa released recommendations relating to diversity, equity and inclusion on community college campuses in May at the prompting of legislators.
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