"The updated text includes affirmations that Williams' educational mission depends on the inclusion of people of all identities and a multicultural and pluralistic range of perspectives-and that the college remains dedicated to supporting an environment in which students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Williams continues to fully comply with federal anti-discrimination law,"
"The edits helped us update our language to reflect that our doors are open to all qualified candidates and that everyone we hire has equal opportunities to participate in and benefit from their employment."
Faculty at Williams College approved four motions to remove race-based language from the faculty handbook and replace affirmative-action references with non-discrimination language. Two motions removed references to affirmative action and inserted non-discrimination language. One motion revised the Bolin Fellowship description to eliminate restrictions tied to underrepresented groups. The fourth motion removed racial provisions from faculty hiring descriptions. The changes are part of a collegewide effort to comply with new federal laws and regulations. In May, Williams paused accepting new grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health pending clarification of restrictions on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. All motions were widely approved.
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