UNC's Diversity and Inclusion office no longer exists, according to UNC Student Body President Jaleah Taylor.
Taylor said that programs formerly in the office have been sourced to different departments.
"It's not like everything is under one department now, and so either programs have been cut or they've been moved around," Taylor said. She said the change was a result of the removal of required D&I policy by the UNC System Board of Governors this May.
The D&I Office website does not indicate any change in program or policy, with working contact information and links on the page.
"The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion at UNC at Chapel Hill aspires to have all community members feel respected, valued, and visible with the ability to thrive," the office's vision statement reads.
Taylor also said that previous Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Leah Cox's title has changed to the "Executive Vice Provost."
Cox changed her title on LinkedIn to "Vice Provost" in July. Her title is also listed as "Vice Provost" on the UNC Office of the Provost website.
University Media Relations declined to comment on the removal of the office.
In previous information they provided The Daily Tar Heel surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion services, media relations wrote that the University submitted a report complying with DEI policy on Sept. 1 and that reports from all UNC System schools will be available at the Sept. 11 and 12 BOG meeting later this month.
