The Washington Post reached out to all 18 senates and administrations at schools in the Big Ten for comment. Many professors contacted said the proposed compact was vital to ensure they are protected from a White House that has cut research funding, revoked visas of international students and tried to direct curriculum at some institutions. Most administrators, with whom the final decision will lie, did not directly address the issue.
The faculty and university senates at six schools have signed resolutions asking their administrators to join the effort, including Indiana University, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Rutgers University and University of Washington.
A special senate meeting Thursday at the University of Minnesota will consider the “mutual academic defense compact” resolution. The same is expected to take place at Ohio State University, the largest Big Ten school, despite school spokesman Chris Booker telling The Post that “it is not legally permissible for the university to participate in a common defense fund.”
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