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Towards a substantive and meaningful DEI strategic action plan
We ask, where do senior leadership see themselves in this plan, other than taking credit for its creation? And will that plan materially improve the lives of those at MIT whom this plan was supposed to serve?
Opinion
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Stop telling URMs to wait for change
URM students are suffering today. We shouldn’t bank all of our hopes for a just MIT on a multi-year process when there are many simple changes that can be implemented immediately.
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Every department deserves diversity
We believe that every department should have its own DEI Officer, who will be empowered to investigate department practices and climate, to meaningfully engage the community, and to push for change where problems are found.