Press Release
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Defends Diversity and Access to Higher Education
The WASC Senior College and University Commission, a regional accrediting body for U.S. colleges, recently proposed removing references to diversity, equity, and inclusion from its standards, sparking concerns among stakeholders. Today, the commission announced it will retain its commitment to diversity in response to feedback from its membership and other organizations, emphasizing the need for deeper consideration before making changes.
