FROM MICHIGAN ADVANCE: “Members of the University of Michigan Faculty Senate voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution to establish a mutual defense compact with other universities in the Big Ten Academic Alliance. The faculty Senate voted 92.8% in favor of the resolution, which was introduced at its meeting last Thursday, and was voted on by faculty members through the weekend. It calls on University President Santa J. Ono to propose and help establish a mutual academic defense compact among all members of the Big Ten as President Donald Trump cracks down on American Universities, pulling funding from research and threatening further cuts against institutions that do not comply with the administration’s orders. This response would include, but not be limited to, legal representation and countersuit actions; strategic public communication; amicus briefs and expert testimony; legislative advocacy and coalition-building; and related topical research as needed.
NEWS BRIEFS: U Michigan Faculty Support Big Ten Mutual Defense Fund
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