#higher-education-reform

#higher-education-reform

A new report argues the while increasing politicization of university governing boards has contributed to the erosion of academic freedom in recent years, boards also have the potential to adopt frameworks focused on protecting institutional autonomy. "Decisions that were once guided by academic standards and institutional autonomy have become arenas for political influence and ideological control. The consequences have been profound,"

The settlement agreement will force changes to admissions, disciplinary processes, and academic programs at Columbia University. In exchange, Columbia will receive about $400 million in federal research funding back.