NADOHE views the letter as yet another unconstitutional tactic by the Trump Administration in its effort to deter and chill the lawful programs and principles that colleges and universities have undertaken to build campus communities that foster inclusive excellence and that support academic freedom. The Department of Education’s actions in issuing this letter demonstrate yet again the vital need for an injunction against further implementation of the unconstitutional anti-DEI Executive Orders.

These offices are not just administrative entities. They play a crucial role in supporting all students while recognizing the unique histories, lived experiences, strategies and interventions that support their success and sense of belonging.

This transformative act has been instrumental in opening the doors of colleges and universities to more diverse student bodies and fostering environments where inclusion and equity are long-held values and all students can succeed.

NADOHE welcomes the measures finalized to strengthen and clarify Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.