Recently, the California Supreme Court has mandated the University of California system to disclose a proposed deal from the federal government aimed at reinstating research grants previously suspended by the Trump administration. This confidential deal, which has now been revealed, requires UCLA to pay nearly $1.2 billion and comply with stringent conditions set forth by the administration.
The demands outlined in the deal encompass the cessation of all diversity programs, support for transgender individuals, and a firm stance against campus protests. Notably, the agreement does not provide immunity to UCLA from potential future grant cuts or the enforcement of additional restrictive regulations, as stipulated in the administration’s university compact.
Compared to previous demands made to other institutions like Harvard University, this proposed deal exhibits a more targeted approach by focusing on recurring themes of interest to the Trump administration. For instance, it mandates the termination of diversity initiatives at both faculty and student levels, along with explicit directives to eliminate any diversity-related hiring practices.
Moreover, the deal singles out foreign students, requiring UCLA to implement measures to prevent the admission of individuals deemed likely to disrupt campus harmony with anti-Western, anti-American, or antisemitic behaviors. Additionally, UCLA is tasked with developing educational materials to acclimate international students to an environment promoting free expression and intellectual discourse.
Source: Ars Technica