“Diversity is Disruption.” Dr. Louis Macias takes on new role as Associate Dean for DEI at UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences


“Diversity is Disruption.” Dr. Louis Macias takes on new role as Associate Dean for DEI at UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences


Nearly 30 years ago, when tracking was in vogue in education, young Louis Macias was placed in the track for kids not expected to graduate from high school.

And just last month, Dr. Louis Macias, 39, took on the new role as the associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Wisconsin College of Agricultural and Life Sciences...
...“I’m fascinated with this idea that we get people wrong, and in doing so we miss on this universe of talent and potential. That’s just very tragic,” he said. “The DEI angle becomes, who is most likely to be adversely impacted by that? Well, it tends to be your underrepresented folks, whether it’s people of color, women, as LGBTQ people, disabled folks. These are the people that tend to bear the brunt when we get it wrong.”...

   ...more

Share this article on you social outlets



Our Sponsors
- - Volume: 10 - WEEK: 7 Date: 2/8/2022 10:02:59 PM -