Columbia University Receives Federal Oversight Deal
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has introduced a formally binding agreement, known as a consent decree, directed at Columbia University.
This proposal aims to enforce federal supervision in light of ongoing conflicts regarding how the university has managed allegations of antisemitism on campus, according to media coverage from Monday.
As detailed by the media, the suggested arrangement would implement court-supervised changes at Columbia.
Among its stipulations, it would prohibit the institution from factoring in race during admissions and require initiatives to encourage a broader range of perspectives within the faculty body.
At present, Columbia’s board of trustees has not reached a conclusion on whether to accept the deal.
Should the university refuse the terms, the U.S. Department of Justice might initiate legal proceedings, which could lead to similar regulatory measures under more severe conditions.
In March, Columbia came under investigation after the federal government halted USD400 million in funding, citing potential breaches of civil rights protections.
Although the university initially consented to some federal conditions, it is now engaged in more complex discussions that may influence its eligibility for public funds moving forward.
A university representative rejected the validity of the reported deal, stating it was “based entirely on hearsay.”
Interim President Claire Shipman has publicly declared that Columbia will not support any arrangement that compromises its institutional autonomy.
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