Defend Diversity at UT-Knoxville: Veto SB1912

The Legislature passed SB1912/HB2248 that removes funding from the Office for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Sign this petition that we will deliver to Governor Haslam asking him to veto the bill.

Governor Haslam, we call on you to veto SB1912/HB2248 and protect the University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Office for Diversity and Inclusion. The office plays a vital role in making the university competitive for the best students, faculty, and staff and it makes campus life welcoming for all. Thank you for considering our views.

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Kimberly Stafford signed 2016-04-27 17:02:29 -0500
Cat Stephens posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-27 17:02:09 -0500
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Diane Kerley Long posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-27 16:57:05 -0500
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Diane Kerley Long signed 2016-04-27 16:56:58 -0500

I attended the University of Tennessee in the mid-70s. We needed an agency for diversity then and we still do. Please follow your conscience and do what’s right for the students and the good people of Knoxville, Governor Haslam. Thank you.
J. Nicole Greer signed via Lisa Ragsdale 2016-04-27 16:51:05 -0500
Dana Vince signed 2016-04-27 16:51:04 -0500
Lee Vinson signed 2016-04-27 16:50:43 -0500
Duane Wade signed 2016-04-27 16:49:57 -0500
Cheryl Dare signed 2016-04-27 16:47:14 -0500
Lily Lee signed via Jason Brown 2016-04-27 16:46:58 -0500

My sister graduated from UT. She is a lesbian of mixed ethnicity. I always felt that the university was a safe place for her but if the Office for Diversity and Inclusion is no longer supported I will no longer feel that way for her returning to campus for alumni activities or for future students of any background.
Jeanne Prince signed 2016-04-27 16:45:40 -0500
Trine Alvestad signed 2016-04-27 16:42:33 -0500
Joanne Hall signed 2016-04-27 16:42:27 -0500

Governor Haslam, as a registered nurse and TN citizen I am appalled that our flagship university is losing funding of its diversity program. Veto this bill. Take a stand for equality. People will remember. This is what true leaders have to do sometimes. The legislature is wrong on this. Their comments reflect ignorance. We have to support all the students, not just the white male Christian ones. Nurses take care of everybody. Students deserve equity, and the programming to increase diversity and inclusion costs money. We pay for what we value. Restore the funding please.
Pamela Page Anderson posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-27 16:40:13 -0500
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Pamela Page Anderson signed 2016-04-27 16:39:58 -0500
Jessica Gilly posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-27 16:25:09 -0500
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Jessica Gilly signed 2016-04-27 16:24:45 -0500
Julia Calvery signed 2016-04-27 16:22:53 -0500
Brian Head signed 2016-04-27 16:22:06 -0500
Carol Jenkins signed 2016-04-27 16:20:52 -0500
Melissa Roberge signed 2016-04-27 16:19:21 -0500
Arthur Sutherland, M.D. signed 2016-04-27 16:18:16 -0500

You are the Governor of att the people in Tennessee, don’t give in to the nuts in the legislator. Work for the people!
Dennis Spencer posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-27 16:16:37 -0500
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Cali Ewing signed 2016-04-27 16:16:31 -0500
Dennis Spencer signed 2016-04-27 16:16:29 -0500
Nancy Fischman signed via J Chris Henry 2016-04-27 16:16:12 -0500

Don’t let the right wing interfere with diversity on our college campuses. This is where students need to feel included, and where we need to teach others to regard everyone as worthy of being recognized for their individual qualities.
Denni Spencer signed 2016-04-27 16:15:17 -0500