For students who might need personalized support as we navigate the sunsetting of our Division of Diversity and Inclusion, we’re ready to connect with you and find out how we can help.
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Forever for All
On April 3, following the signing of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act into law, Ohio University announced that the Division of Diversity of Inclusion, including the Multicultural Center, the Pride Center and the Women’s Center, will be sunset at the end of the Spring 2025 semester. As we move forward with this transition, OHIO remains committed to supporting students and ensuring we continue to meet our mission of holding the door open for all who are eager to learn.
Immediate Resources for Students
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Attend a Discussion Session
Our Dean of Students office will lead several discussion sessions (April 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10) to help students navigate this change and provide an outlet for input as we determine where to go from here. Want to attend? Let us know.
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Join a Coping Café
OHIO Counseling and Psychological Services will hold its regular Thursday Creative Coping Café April 10 and April 17 at 1 p.m. and welcomes students needing help processing this change.
Advance Ohio Higher Education Act Impacts to Courses or Programs
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Maintaining Academic FreedomThe Advance Ohio Higher Education Act does not require curricular changes to course or program offerings as it relates to diversity and inclusion or other “controversial topics.”
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American Civic Literacy RequirementThe new legislation requires students complete a new course in American civic literacy, beginning with students graduating in Spring 2030 or beyond.
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Programs with fewer than five graduates to be sunsetThe bill requires that undergraduate academic programs with fewer than five graduates over a three-year average be sunset. Students currently enrolled in any potentially impacted degree will be able to complete their program.