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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Betty Gilreath signed via Rachel Harr 2016-04-29 08:21:30 -0500
Destiny Sirivong signed via Brianna Mason 2016-04-29 07:40:48 -0500
Paige Scrivener signed 2016-04-29 07:04:14 -0500

This helps so many people at UT feel at home. Not only does it help minority students but also students in agriculture or from rural backgrounds. Disappointed that I even have to defend such an obviously important part of any education system. This hurts so many at UT. You’re job is to represent and listen to your constituents. 2,500 of us are not happy with this decision.
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That’s messed up. Everyone doesn’t want to be a engineer.
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