On Sept. 16, the University received a letter from @usedgov requesting info about #PrincetonU’s nondiscrimination practices - this was in reaction to President Eisgruber’s Sept. 2 update to the campus community on addressing systemic racism at Princeton and beyond.
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#PrincetonU has long been committed to creating and maintaining a community where all can thrive, and stands by its representations to @usedgov and the public that it complies with all laws and regulations governing equal opportunity, non-discrimination and harassment.
This work is core to the University's teaching and research mission, and we are vigilant in our pursuit of equity in every aspect of our programs and operations.
The University also stands by our statements about the prevalence of systemic racism and our commitment to reckon with its continued effects, including the racial injustice and race-based inequities that persist throughout American society.
Attracting talent from every sector of society is crucial to our academic mission, and #PrincetonU will continue to lead on these issues.
The University will respond to @usedgov’s letter in due course. It is unfortunate that the Department appears to believe that grappling honestly with the nation’s history and the current effects of systemic racism runs afoul of existing law.
The University disagrees and looks forward to furthering our educational mission by explaining why our statements and actions are consistent not only with the law, but also with the highest ideals and aspirations of this country.
Read the University’s statement on @usedgov’s letter regarding nondiscrimination practices at #PrincetonU. bit.ly/3muIaEM
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