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This State University Has a Plan to Take on Trump

Last updated: May 1, 2025 1:00 am
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The dialogue between two professors from Rutgers University sparked a significant movement within U.S. higher education circles, lasting just around 10 minutes. These professors, one teaching chemistry in Camden and the other psychology in Newark, were deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s sudden cuts to research funding and its attempts to influence policies on university campuses. They were also dismayed by the lack of a unified response from university leaders.

David Salas-de la Cruz, who heads the chemistry graduate program at Rutgers University-Camden, and Paul Boxer, a psychology professor at Rutgers University-Newark, felt the need to take action. They drafted a one-page “mutual defense compact,” inspired by the principles of NATO, as a statement of solidarity among the schools in the Big Ten academic and athletic conference. This compact aimed to ensure that any infringement against one member university would be considered an infringement against all.

The compact called for participating schools to commit to a coordinated response when member universities faced direct political or legal challenges. While some critics viewed the initiative as lacking teeth, it garnered approval from faculty at over a dozen universities. The resolution marked a shift in strategy, emphasizing the importance of defending the essence of education beyond just financial considerations.

The backdrop for this initiative was a series of federal investigations and funding cuts targeting universities, including Rutgers. Under the Trump administration, research funding from institutions like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health was significantly reduced. Rutgers itself was under scrutiny for potential violations related to protecting Jewish students’ civil rights.

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The Rutgers faculty senate approved the resolution overwhelmingly, with only a few concerns raised privately about the university becoming a target for the administration. Despite this, the resolution gained traction, with several Big Ten schools and other institutions adopting similar statements of solidarity. While some faculty members remain skeptical about the impact of these resolutions, others see them as crucial in shaping the national dialogue on academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

The efforts of Rutgers and other universities have sparked a wave of solidarity among faculty members across different institutions. This network of support and collaboration is seen as a vital defense against government overreach and political interference in higher education. The evolving narrative, led by initiatives like the mutual defense compact, highlights the collective commitment to safeguarding academic freedom and research integrity.

As the higher education community continues to navigate challenges and uncertainties, the alliance forged through mutual defense compacts serves as a beacon of strength and unity. By standing together and supporting one another, faculty members are taking proactive steps to protect the fundamental principles of education and research, ensuring that the future of higher education remains secure and resilient.

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