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Growing Resistance to Federal Education Compact
The University of Virginia has declined to participate in the White House’s proposed funding compact, according to reports, marking the fifth major university rejection in recent days. Sources indicate the institution joins MIT, Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Southern California in refusing the arrangement that would provide preferential funding treatment in exchange for meeting specific administration requirements.
Merit-Based Research Integrity at Stake
In a communication to Education Secretary Linda McMahon and other administration officials, Virginia’s interim president Paul G. Mahoney stated the university wanted “no special treatment” in funding. The report states Mahoney expressed concern that “a contractual arrangement predicating assessment on anything other than merit will undermine the integrity of the vital, sometimes lifesaving, research and further erode confidence in American higher education.”
Analysts suggest this position reflects broader concerns about maintaining objective standards in research funding, particularly as institutions navigate industry developments and technological advancements that require unbiased evaluation.
Two-Tiered Funding System Draws Criticism
Several university leaders reportedly voiced objections to what they characterized as an inappropriate “carrot” in the agreement—special funding considerations that would bypass traditional merit-based assessment. According to sources familiar with discussions among university presidents, concerns centered on the creation of what they viewed as an illegal two-tiered system for federal funding distribution.
The report states that under the compact’s provisions, schools with specialized research expertise—such as in specific cancer treatments—could be excluded from relevant funding opportunities unless they signed the agreement. This approach to related innovations in research funding has drawn significant criticism from academic leaders.
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Compact Requirements and Campus Opposition
In exchange for preferential funding consideration, the compact reportedly required universities to agree to several provisions including tuition freezes, caps on international students, elimination of race and sex as factors in admissions decisions, and promotion of conservative views on campus. These requirements come amid broader market trends in higher education governance.
The decision by University of Virginia leadership followed significant internal opposition. Sources indicate the faculty senate voted 60-2 against the compact, while students rallied on the Charlottesville campus in protest. This campus mobilization reflects how educational institutions are responding to recent technology and communication tools that facilitate rapid organization.
White House Response and Alternative Outreach
As resistance grew to the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” the White House reportedly worked to rally support through conference calls with university presidents. Administration officials indicated they had expanded outreach to include additional institutions such as Arizona State University, University of Kansas, and Washington University in St. Louis after initial invitees rejected the offer.
Earlier this week, White House spokeswoman Liz Huston reportedly warned that institutions declining the compact would “find itself without future government and taxpayers support.” This stance represents a significant development in the relationship between federal authorities and higher education institutions.
Reporting contributed by Michael C. Bender and Alan Blinder
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