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Stephanie Wiechmann
Before a unanimous vote by the Ball State Board of Trustees on a resolution stating the school was complying with state and federal laws. University President Geoffrey Mearns says this kind of action isn't new for Ball State.

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Geoffrey Mearns
We have consistently, irrespective of the administration, consistently aligned our policies and practices with directives from the, from the administration.

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Stephanie Wiechmann
Mearns says in ending any programs the school now thinks are unlawful, some employees will be reassigned. Ball state will end its current strategic plan as it mentions DEI, and revise several public statements on freedom of expression and the school's values. In a video message sent to students and staff on campus, Mearns says he worried not complying meant the federal government would pull research, grant money and federal student aid.

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Stephanie Wiechmann
He also promised students the university would continue to guide them.

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Geoffrey Mearns
To provide them with the individualized support that each student needs in order to graduate from our university fully prepared for that fulfilling career and for that meaningful life.

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Stephanie Wiechmann
In Muncie. Stephanie Wiechmann, IPR news.