Multiple colleges are rejecting a compact that the Trump administration sent to nine universities at the beginning of October. This compact guaranteed funding advantages if the institutions agreed to certain policy changes.
The 10-point memo, titled the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” included a variety of sweeping demands. These ranged from changes in hiring practices to adjustments in admissions policies, among other significant alterations.
However, many universities have pushed back against these requirements, expressing concerns about the implications of such mandates on their autonomy and academic freedom. The debate continues as institutions weigh the benefits of additional funding against the potential impact on their governance and values.
https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5558934-colleges-reject-donald-trump-administration-compact/