Tucson Officials to Vote on Resolution Opposing Federal Proposal to University of Arizona
In an upcoming decision, Tucson leaders are set to vote on a resolution that could influence the University of Arizona’s future policies. The resolution challenges a proposal from the Trump administration, which aims to reshape academic practices at the university.
Introduced by Councilmembers Lane Santa Cruz and Rocque Perez, the resolution calls for the University of Arizona to dismiss the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. This document, sent by the Trump administration to the University of Arizona along with eight other institutions, promises increased federal funding in exchange for aligning with certain federal guidelines. These guidelines include imposing limits on international student admissions and excluding race and demographic factors from the admissions process. More details on the proposal can be found in the AP report.
This week, the Tucson City Council will deliberate on whether to officially oppose the compact and encourage university officials to do the same. The discourse comes after the University of Arizona Faculty Senate’s recent decision to reject the compact, as reported by Arizona Public Media.
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