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Friday sermon: Info for UmmahDiversity statements will no longer be used in University of Michigan faculty hiring, promotion and tenure, a move applauded by critics who have called the practice "litmus tests" that limit diversity of thought while diversity advocates said the process was "preordained" and dishonest. Provost Laurie McCauley announced the decision Thursday based on a recommendation from a UM faculty working group to end diversity statements. But the recommendation is "deceptive," coming after the regents rejected a previous recommendation to keep the diversity statements, a faculty leader said. Diversity statements are documents written by faculty job candidates that let applicants explain to a search committee the distinct experiences they would bring to the university along with their commitment to diversity. The statements help search committees identify applicants "who have professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance campus diversity and equity efforts," according to a University of California at San Diego statement referenced by UM's Center for Research on Learning & Teaching. McCauley's announcement came hours before the Board of Regents is scheduled to meet and a protest is planned beforehand at UM President Santa Ono's house. Many in the UM community are concerned the regents may dismantle a multimillion dollar diversity, equity and inclusion effort built after the school was at the center of a decade-long national debate around affirmative action in higher education, and DEI programs have been under attack across the nation.. "Diversity, equity and inclusion are three of our core values at the university," McCauley said in the University Record, an internal UM publication for faculty and staff, in announcing the end of diversity statements. "Our collective efforts in this area have produced important strides in opening opportunities for all people. As we pursue this challenging and complex work, we will continuously refine our approach.” But there is more that happened in this process, UM Faculty Senate Chair Rebekah Modrak wrote on the University Record page under the announcement. After the regents called for diversity statements to be banned last summer, McCauley formed a faculty committee to review diversity statements in the spirit of shared governance that came up with a different recommendation, Modrak wrote. "My understanding is that the committee’s first report recommended that the use of diversity statements should be up to each unit, a recommendation that honors our decentralization, independence, and academic freedom," Modrak wrote. "The Regents rejected that report and central leadership didn’t support their own faculty committee. Sending a committee back to work to give a second report with preordained results is neither honest nor respectful of faculty expertise. The University Record’s erasure of the Regents’ autocratic hand in this process is also deceptive." Regents will not vote on the provost's action, but may discuss it during the meeting, said Regent Sarah Hubbard, one of two Republicans on the eight-member UM board. "I applaud the provost for ending the practice of requiring diversity statements," said Hubbard. "This policy change removes a barrier to diversity of thought on campus by eliminating the ideological litmus test." No action is expected during Thursday's meeting around other DEI issues, added Hubbard, who previously said the regents have been looking for a long time at the university's DEI efforts and want to realign funds closer to student scholarships. Any budget decisions wouldn't happen until next year when budgetary decisions get made, she said. Even so, hundreds of students, faculty and staff demonstrated on campus earlier this week to show support for the university's DEI programs, and others are planning to attend the protest organized by UM's Black Student Union before the regents meeting and show up to the official meeting. UM's decision to discontinue diversity statements came after the statements were also eliminated in May at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and in June at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. In June, UM's provost charged the eight-member faculty working group to examine diversity statements, though the university did not have an institutional policy on the statements but units did have the discretion to ask for them. The working group recommended the end of the statements after reviewing other policies and surveying more than 2,000 faculty members. “Critics of diversity statements perceive them as expressions of personal identity traits, support of specific ideology or opinions on socially-relevant issues, and serve as a ‘litmus test’ of whether a faculty member’s views are politically acceptable,” the working group wrote in its report. “Thus, as currently enacted, diversity statements have the potential to limit viewpoints and reduce diversity of thought among faculty members.” The working group said it acknowledged the concerns. "But, well-written diversity statements do not necessarily require expression of one’s identity, and they need not express one's beliefs or stances on socially-charged issues," the working group wrote. "Instead, well-written diversity statements contain reflections of how identity has shaped a faculty member’s approach with their students, how they work with their colleagues, and how they interact with society. These are desirable features of current and future U-M faculty members, and this information should be considered when potential faculty are hired and current faculty are promoted." The work group also offered two other recommendations, including that the university "can and must" incorporate of content about DEI into teaching, research and service statements. "Through this incorporation, the problematic features of diversity statements can be eliminated, while the useful and necessary information that exists in diversity statements can be saved and placed where it more naturally belongs," the group wrote in its report. However, UM did not adopt those recommendations. UM's decision to discontinue diversity statements followed other steps the university has taken in recent months that supporters said will create an environment that expands diverse views on campus. They include the regents' controversial adoption last month of a policy on institutional neutrality that prohibits some officials from taking public stances on political and social issues not related to the internal governance of the university. Last month the Faculty Senate passed a resolution censuring the Board of Regents and accusing the regents of "increasingly exhibiting authoritarian tendencies, and silencing free speech. ©2024 The Detroit News. Visit detroitnews.com . 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The leader Supriya Sule on Sunday said vowed to rebuild the party with renewed commitment. The NCP (SP), which won 10 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, respects people's mandate and pledged to work towards a capable, inclusive and progressive state, Sule said. In a statement on X, the Supriya Sule promised to rebuild their party and said it would move forward with determination despite its dismal show. Her party and its Maha Vikas Aghadi allies Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) collectively bagged only 46 of the state's 288 assembly seats. "We respect and humbly accept the verdict of the people in the assembly elections. This result is a moment for deep reflection and renewal. We will introspect, learn, and rebuild with honesty, hard work, and an unshakable commitment to the values we stand for," Sule stated in a social media post. She stressed that her party was committed to creating a capable, inclusive, and progressive Maharashtra. ¿Our vision of a capable, inclusive, and progressive Maharashtra remains unchanged. We reaffirm our pledge to fight for the rights, dignity, and self-respect of farmers, workers, women, youth, and every marginalised section of society,¿ Sule stated. Sule said that her party will continue to carry forward the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, and social reformers like Jyotiba Phule. "We are determined to carry forward the timeless ideals of Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar with renewed energy and purpose," she wrote on X. Supriya Sule congratulated those who had won in the elections. "We hope you will serve Maharashtra with dedication and prioritise the welfare of every citizen," she said. The MP, the daughter of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, expressed gratitude to the voters, party workers, their MVA allies and the authorities for facilitating the elections. "A heartfelt thank you to all voters, the diligent workers and leaders of NCP (SP), our allies, the Election Commission, police, administration, media, and everyone who contributed to making this election a vibrant celebration of democracy," Sule added, according to the PTI. Sule said the party would remain focused on its goals and continue its efforts to serve the people of Maharashtra. "We remain steadfast. Our fight continues with humility, with courage, and with the hope of building a Maharashtra that fulfils the dreams of its people," she added, as per the PTI. Sharad Pawar suffered the worst-ever defeat in his political career in Maharashtra polls with the NCP faction led by him winning only 10 seats in the 288-member House. His MVA partners Congress and Sena (UBT) got 16 and 20 seats, respectively, the news agency reported. The ruling scored a massive victory with the BJP winning 132 seats, Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde emerging victorious in 57, and NCP headed by Ajit Pawar grabbing 41 seats. (with PTI inputs)The Toronto Blue Jays have not been able to win a World Series with their core of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. They could potentially trade one of their stars before they hit free agency. During an appearance on MLB Network's Hot Stove, Anthony Castrovince proposed this trade where the Blue Jays trade Guerrero and Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs: Blue Jays receive: first baseman Michael Busch, outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and right-handed pitcher Cade Horton Cubs receive: first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman "It really hasn't worked with that core (for the Blue Jays). Let's blow it up," said Castrovince. "Let's send Guerrero to the Cubs, and Kevin Gausman. We bring back a long term piece in Michael Busch and we take on some Cody Bellinger." Guerrero is entering the final year of his deal and may not want to stay with the Blue Jays if they cannot start winning. Instead of risking him walking the team could get a haul for him. Spotrac projects Guerrero to sign a 10-year, $259 million deal when he hits free agency. Meanwhile, Gausman will be a free agent after the 2026 season. The Blue Jays would be adding Busch who hit .248 with 21 home runs as a rookie. Horton is the Cubs' No. 3 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline . The highlighted player coming back to the Blue Jays would be Bellinger. He can play first base or in the outfield. He signed a three-year, $80 million deal last offseason with player options after the first two seasons. The Cubs are trying to find a trade partner to take on Bellinger and his contract. The contract could be preventing them from making all the moves they would like. It's unlikely anyone will take on the whole contract in a trade. "I think the Cubs would probably have to eat some of that Bellinger deal in this scenario," said Castrovince. More MLB: Proposed blockbuster 3-team trade brings multiple All-Stars to Phillies
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SHOW OF SUPPORT Since Monday, supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte have been gathering just outside Edsa Shrine in Quezon City. They numbered about a hundred, some of them shown here, when this photo was taken on Wednesday morning. —Niño Jesus Orbeta MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic Church leader appealed for sobriety and prayers over what he called a “brewing political storm,” noting how it had distracted and “drained” the energy of government leaders who should be focused on uplifting the poor. “Of late, events in our country have been disconcerting. Many of our people are still reeling from the effects of the onslaught of recent typhoons,’’ Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula said in a statement on Wednesday. “The brewing political storm that our political leaders are facing has drained their energy to serve those in most need and the neglected,” Advincula added. READ: PNP: Duterte supporters allegedly promised payment for Edsa rally The cardinal’s statement, which did not name any political leader, came a few days after Vice President Sara Duterte again went on a rant and said she had arranged to have President Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez assassinated if an alleged plot to kill her succeeds. Advincula called on Filipino Catholics to pray that their leaders “receive the grace to exercise statesmanship in most trying times so that sobriety may prevail in our land and that political issues and personal interests may not divide the nation.” He also asked “leaders of goodwill” from the different sectors “to do what they can to prevent the escalation of political and personal conflicts.” Meanwhile, Fr. Jerome Secillano, rector of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, popularly known as Edsa Shrine, denied social media reports that the pro-Duterte crowd that flocked to the church on Tuesday were “shooed away.” Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula —Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications FB photo “They even expressed thanks before they left after the 6 p.m. Mass. They said it was a good thing that they were allowed to stay inside the Edsa Shrine,” Secillano said in a Facebook post. But he called out the unnamed organizers of a “rally” that was supposed to be held outside the shrine and attended by the Mass goers. “I am appealing to the organizers of this ‘rally.’ Please don’t take advantage of these people. Don’t make them your hapless pawns. You’ve been exploiting them for too long,” Secillano said. “These people need genuine care. They are waiting and hoping. But you made them believe that help and change are coming. They are disillusioned with your empty promises, rhetorics and your feigned concern for them. Please stop your evil ways. These people deserve better!” he added. Social media posts earlier made the rounds inviting Duterte supporters to gather on Wednesday afternoon on “Edsa,” which pertains to the highway, not specifically to the shrine. The invitation, posted on the Facebook of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, reads: “We are no Filipinos for nothing. The country needs us. Let’s go to Edsa. Let’s express our sentiments!!! November 27, 2024 —– 4PM” The Philippine National Police said it had also monitored posts indicating that those who came to Edsa Shrine were offered P500 each to show up. “There are videos showing that some of them were allegedly transported from their barangays to the venue. They were promised food and cash,” PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said at a press briefing. “Without demeaning the purpose and intent of the people there, again, we don’t want to prejudge our countrymen here who were promised and used [by others] for their own vested interest,” she said. Around a hundred people were at the shrine as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Fajardo said. “I understand they were allowed by the management of the Edsa Shrine as long as their purpose was to pray once they entered the chapel. They are prohibited from engaging in any protest action, particularly inside the chapel. They are also not allowed to stay overnight,” she said. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . The PNP will only intervene if the gathering disrupts the flow of traffic, Fajardo said.
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