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.

Who's signing

Caroline Norris
Carol Patrick
Victoria Hudson
Taylor Thomas
Mercedes Baker
James Kratunis
Donisha Moss
Debbie Johnson
Austin Shelton
2,097 SIGNATURES
2,500 signatures

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  • Ace Brooks
    signed 2016-04-22 14:35:42 -0500
  • Caleb Smith
    signed 2016-04-22 14:34:27 -0500
  • Sabrina McCoy
    signed 2016-04-22 14:33:58 -0500
  • Patricia Scarlett
    signed 2016-04-22 14:31:39 -0500
  • Jennifer Hall
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-22 14:31:32 -0500
    Sign the petition: Defend Diversity at UT-Knoxville: Veto SB1912
  • Jennifer Hall
    @solitarydragon tweeted link to this page. 2016-04-22 14:31:29 -0500
  • Caroline Norris
    signed via 2016-04-22 14:28:52 -0500
  • Jean Cassels
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-22 14:28:50 -0500
    Sign the petition: Defend Diversity at UT-Knoxville: Veto SB1912
  • Carol Patrick
    signed 2016-04-22 14:27:41 -0500
    An institution of higher learning should be as diverse as the world. Otherwise, how is it truly preparing its students to be competitive in that world?


    Carol Patrick
  • Kathleen Grover
    signed 2016-04-22 14:27:00 -0500
    Tennessee’s young people need more exposure to diversity and programs devoted to diversity awareness, not less. We do a great disservice to them if we do not prepare them for their lives in the diverse world community awaiting them after college. In addition, since our students are diverse, all of them should be made to feel welcome on UT-K’s (and other Tennessee universities’) campus, and all students should have opportunities to learn about and how to respect one another’s cultures. The Office for Diversity and Inclusion provides much-needed services.
  • Victoria Hudson
    signed 2016-04-22 14:24:52 -0500
  • Michael Ferri
    signed 2016-04-22 14:22:03 -0500
  • Cynthia Andrews-Looper
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-22 14:21:07 -0500
    Sign the petition: Defend Diversity at UT-Knoxville: Veto SB1912
  • Bill Mynauy
    signed via 2016-04-22 14:15:49 -0500
  • Taylor Thomas
    signed 2016-04-22 14:15:09 -0500
  • Kim Troup
    signed 2016-04-22 14:14:58 -0500
  • Jennifer Foshee
    signed 2016-04-22 14:11:36 -0500
  • Mercedes Baker
    signed 2016-04-22 14:10:42 -0500
  • James Kratunis
    signed via 2016-04-22 14:09:03 -0500
    James Kratunis
  • Donisha Moss
    signed 2016-04-22 14:07:11 -0500
  • Philip Patterson
    signed 2016-04-22 14:06:39 -0500
  • Debbie Johnson
    signed via 2016-04-22 14:05:32 -0500
  • Randall Wright
    signed 2016-04-22 14:05:03 -0500
  • Austin Shelton
    signed 2016-04-22 14:04:15 -0500
  • Diana Moyers
    signed 2016-04-22 14:03:07 -0500
  • Larry blanz
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-04-22 13:58:14 -0500
    Sign the petition: Defend Diversity at UT-Knoxville: Veto SB1912
  • Larry blanz
    signed 2016-04-22 13:58:03 -0500
  • Teresa Masia
    signed 2016-04-22 13:57:35 -0500
  • Eric Maddox
    signed 2016-04-22 13:57:11 -0500
  • Susan North
    signed 2016-04-22 13:55:54 -0500
    One of the prime obligations of a public educational institution is to help its students understand and appreciate diversity in all its forms. Defunding this office is an abrogation of this duty. Please defeat this bill.

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