University of Delaware ends controversial diversity program

The University of Delaware has ended a residence-life program on diversity and cultural identity after students complained that they were pushed to accept the university's political views and to answer embarrassing questions about their sexuality. President Patrick T. Harker says the program will be stopped immediately and administrators will work with the faculty Senate on any future programs.
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EARLIER: The University of Delaware's diversity training program is under scrutiny after students complained that they were pressed to adopt university-approved views on race and other sensitive topics, participate in squirm-inducing exercises, and evaluated on their responses to questions about their sexual and cultural beliefs.
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