- Mailing Address
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3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, Texas 75799 - Phone
- (903) 566-7203
- Email address
- admissions@uttyler.edu
- Website
- https://www.uttyler.edu/
- School Information
- "Part of the internationally-renowned University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Tyler offers UT excellence and the advantages of a comprehensive public university – set in a friendly learning environment focused on individual student success. With leading programs in nursing, business, engineering, arts and sciences, pharmacy, pre-med and teacher education, UT Tyler is passionate about your personal and professional success" (Source: https://www.uttyler.edu/). Founded in 1971, UT Tyler offers 49 Bachelor's Degrees, 47 Master's Degrees, and 6 Doctoral Degrees. The school has a total undergraduate enrollment of over 7,000 and a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.
- General Information
- UT Tyler offers numerous courses which discuss DEI. Furthermore, the university has curated an Anti-Racism Resource Guide. UT Tyler offers diversity workshops through the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Some academic specialties have CRT, diversity, or anti-racism requirements. See developments below:
Actions Taken
- Faculty/Staff Requirements
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In 2022, The University of Texas at Tyler had "diversity, equity and inclusion programs and plans for hiring faculty and staff." The university previously asked faculty candidates such as “What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? How have you demonstrated that commitment, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it here?” and “What diversity, inclusion and or cultural competence training have you received and how have you applied what you learned on the job?” along with 34 other questions included in the hiring process. The university ceased DEI-related questions during the hiring process following the implementation of Texas Education Code, Section 51.3525.
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- Resources
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UT Tyler has an Anti-Racism Resource Guide, which includes "How to Be an Anti-Racist" by Ibram X. Kendi.
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The UT Tyler journal, "Diversity, Social Justice, & the Educational Leader," is a "publication for district and campus leaders, teachers, and scholars interested in improving the education system and providing equitable learning opportunities for all students."
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UT Tyler issued a new policy, 2.5.9 Compliance with State Law Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Institutions of Higher Education, to assure adherence to SB 17 and Texas Education Code, Section 51.3525. The policy provides extensive information on how the university will comply with the new law.
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- Symbolic Actions
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UT Tyler released a statement responding to the death of George Floyd, stating, "The inhumane actions that led to the death of George Floyd remind us that evil, and its byproducts of hate, bigotry and racism, persist."
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In February of 2024 following Senate Bill 17, a UT Tyler employee was placed on leave after stating, "no, you can still do it. You just have to be creative" regarding DEI practices at the school.
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