"Nearly three-quarters of college presidents are "extremely concerned" about the implications of the Trump administration and Congress's new federal policy priorities, according to a survey the American Council on Education published Monday. ACE surveyed 517 senior leaders-including college presidents, provosts and heads of trade associations-between July 28 and Aug. 8 about their most pressing concerns for the higher education sector."
"Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has terminated billions in federal research funding for universities, targeting programs that focus on now-banned topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion; LGBTQ+ health; and climate change. The administration has also moved to cap indirect research cost reimbursement rates, which universities say would hurt their budgets if it goes into effect. Already, 29 percent of presidents who responded to the ACE survey said their institutions experienced decreases in revenues;"
Surveyed 517 senior higher-education leaders between July 28 and Aug. 8, nearly three-quarters of college presidents reported extreme concern about new federal policy priorities. Respondents identified long-term financial viability (46 percent), public perceptions of college value (41 percent), and upcoming enrollment and student mental health (26 percent) as top worries. The administration has terminated billions in federal research funding targeting programs on diversity, equity and inclusion; LGBTQ+ health; and climate change, and has moved to cap indirect research cost reimbursement rates. Reported impacts include revenue decreases at 29 percent of institutions and slowed research output for 24 percent.
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