The Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) said Monday it will no longer require diversity statements when hiring faculty. FAS, the school’s biggest faculty division, said that it has “expanded its approach to learning about candidates being considered for academic appointments by requesting broader and more robust service statements as part of the hiring process,” according to a statement provided to The Hill. “This updated approach acknowledges the many ways faculty contribute to strengthening their academic communities, including efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, and belonging,” an FAS spokesperson said. The decision was first shared by Dean of Faculty...
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