Executive Order Compliance

Executive Order Compliance

Recent national news and changes in executive and Congressional leadership are expected to result in adjustments to federal policies and practices that may impact higher education and Jackson College. These developments could influence various aspects of the College’s operations and its ongoing mission.

This page will serve as a central location for timely updates and resources. Information will be posted as it becomes available to help keep the campus and community informed of news that may affect Jackson College.

Media Coverage Executive Orders & Federal updates

Media Coverage & Press Releases

Below are links to the media coverage and press releases related to federal directives:

Date	Coverage	Source
March 20, 2025	Executive Order: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities	Whitehouse.gov
March 20, 2025	Suspending DEI programs necessary to keep doors open at Jackson College, board says	Mlive
March 18, 2025	DEI program suspensions prompt student backlash at Jackson College	Mlive
March 17, 2025	Students, Mayor Mahoney urge Jackson College not to give up DEI	Fox 47 News
March 16, 2025	Jackson College Announces Response to Federal Directives	WKHM
March 14, 2025	Jackson College Announces Response to Federal Directives	JTV
March 14, 2025	DEI programs suspended, wiped from Jackson College website amid Trump threats	Mlive
March 14, 2025	Jackson College responds to federal anti-DEI orders	WILX
March 14, 2025	Jackson College rolls back DEI measures after directives	WLNS

Executive Orders & Federal Updates

Keep up to date with the latest Executive Orders and federal developments affecting community colleges by visiting the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) website.

There you will find the following resources:

• Executive Orders and Supporting Documents
• Dear Colleague Letter – Feb. 14, 2025
• Other federal updates relevant to community colleges

mcca federal updates