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Which type of institutions will follow MIT's DEI policy change by 2025?
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MIT Bans Ineffective DEI Statements in Hiring, First Among Elite Universities
May 5, 2024, 11:08 PM
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has implemented a policy change, banning the requirement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements in the hiring and promotion processes across all departments, after findings suggested they were ineffective. This decision, endorsed by MIT President Kornbluth, positions MIT as the first elite university to take such a step. The move has sparked discussions, with some commentators praising the decision, suggesting it could enhance MIT's reputation compared to other institutions.
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