Wake Forest faculty adopt resolution against HB2
‘The bill will negatively affect our current LGBTQ faculty, administrators and students’
This afternoon, Wake Forest faculty and professors of the undergraduate College voted to adopt a resolution against House Bill 2 (HB2), which was enacted in late March.
In a statement, the faculty said they oppose North Carolina House Bill 2, “which is contrary to our University-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion.
“The law specifically prevents cities from legally protecting sexual and gender minorities from discrimination, while also preventing transgender people from accessing public restrooms safely. The faculty believe that the bill will negatively affect our current LGBTQ faculty, administrators and students and their friends and family and may negatively affect recruitment of faculty, administrators and students.
“In addition, as the law prohibits K-12 public schools and publicly-funded universities and colleges in North Carolina from having multi-stall, multi-sex bathrooms, it could jeopardize federal funding for the schools attended by many of our family members, friends and neighbors.
“Thus, we urge our local government officials to take an active stand against the law, and we urge the North Carolina General Assembly and the Governor to repeal House Bill 2.”
This resolution comes two weeks after Wake Forest issued a statement address HB2. It said: “Wake Forest University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion remains unwavering and our non-discrimination statement includes protection for gender identity and sexual orientation.
“The new law does not apply to private institutions and will not impact Wake Forest’s employment practices, educational programs or campus activities in any way. Wake Forest underscores its commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all members of the University community as well as visitors to our campus.”