LINCOLN - Two Nebraska senators called for the resignation of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green, following the release of the university's diversity plan.

Five major themes are focused on in the Journey for Anti-Racism and Racial Equity plan:

Advancing diversity, positioning learning through diversity, promoting an inclusive community, building an anti-racist infrastructure, and acknowledging the impact of COVID-19 on minorities.

Senators Stever Erdman and Steve Halloran are in agreement that Nebraska's state colleges and universities are "devolving at an alarming rate" and "despite University President Ted Carter insisting critical race theory is not being taught on campus, they believe it's become normalized and standardized throughout the NU system."

Governor Pete Ricketts made similar remarks in the weeks prior while claiming that he felt misled by Green's plans. Despite Rickett's disappointment with the proposal, he did not call for Green to step down.

"This really makes it obvious why the administration was opposing Regent Jim Pillen's resolution to ban critical race theory on the campus of University of Nebraska because they were planning on doing it, which is really kind of shocking to me about this or one of the shocking things," Ricketts said.

Board of Regents Chair Paul Kenney shared the Governor's concern in a phone interview where he said he feels he wasn't informed of all aspects of the plan.

"I know some of the lawmakers are not happy and the governor is not happy, but I probably would fall into that category," Kenney said. "I was one of the last ones to know about the journey."

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