This investigation published in The Post on April 24, 2024, was spearheaded by me and my colleague and close friend, Disha Hoque. It coalesced after months of digging through data, interviewing students and professors, and navigating complex issues amid a changing political attitude toward diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives.Disproportionate DEI
Faculty, student demographics spark campus discourse
Edmond Y. Chang notices each time he crosses paths with another person of color on the Athens campus.
“As a queer person of color, everywhere I go I'm always super mindful of what my surroundings are like,” Chang, an associate professor of English, said. “Do I see people that look like me? Do I see people that are doing things that I think are aligned with the interests that I have?”
The answer to Chang's questions lies in the university's demographic statistics.