Requirements of the Diversity Declaration of the University of California ends

The University of California (UC) It has become the last high profile school in eliminating statements of diversity of its hiring practices.

On Wednesday, the rector of the University, Katherine S. Newman, sent a letter to the system leaders informing them that diversity statements are no longer necessary for the new applicants.

Newman wrote that, although some programs and departments have required them, the university has never had a policy of diversity statements and believes that it could damage the applicant’s evaluation.

University of California, Berkeley Campus

The University of California will no longer allow its programs or departments to use statements of diversity in hiring. (Istock)

Almost half of all university students in the United States.

“The requirement to submit a declaration of diversity can lead to applicants to focus on an aspect of their candidacy that is outside their experience or previous experience,” the letter obtained by Fox News Digital read.

He added that employees and applicants can still refer to the achievements related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on their own, but independent diversity statements are no longer allowed.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the president of the UC Regent Board, Janet Reilly, said the university will continue to honor their commitment to “embrace and celebrate the Californians of a variety of life experiences, background and views.”

UC follows the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Michigan University By eliminating diversity statements as elite universities begin to climb the initiatives ofi.

The Trump Department of Education has warned schools throughout the country that federal funds could be reduced if they do not eliminate DEI policies. (Getty images)

The news took Eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) Legal risk policies or consequences, including a loss of federal funds.

Trump administration already He threw $ 400 million in subsidies To the University of Columbia earlier this month, citing the failure of the school to address the growing anti -Semitism on the campus.

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Although the school was not clear if these were factors in the decision to eliminate diversity statements, the president of the UC, Michael Drake also announced A freezing of contracting of the entire system and several cost savings measures before an important state budget cut and any possible federal challenge in the future.