Yale AAUP Panel Warns of Federal Threats to Universities
Yale's AAUP chapter, led by Daniel HoSang, hosted a panel with faculty leaders from Brown, Columbia, and Harvard. The event discussed the growing influence of the federal government on universities, with the Trump administration threatening to restrict grants for these institutions. Brown and Columbia have already reached agreements with the administration.
The national AAUP, established in 1915, has seen a shift in priorities, with Yale's chapter focusing more on specific initiatives to support and advise faculty. Michael Thaddeus, acting president of Columbia's AAUP chapter, acknowledged their success in public opinion, but noted limited impact on university policy.
Panelists emphasized the importance of faculty organizing and unity. Veena Dubal, a law professor at UC Irvine and general counsel for the national AAUP, stressed that successful legal strategies against federal government interference rely on faculty solidarity. Amy Kapczynski, a Yale Law School professor, discussed the differences between Brown and Columbia's settlements with the administration.
The event at Yale served as a preparation for faculty, should Yale face negotiations with the federal government. Alessandro Gomez, a Yale professor, found the event helpful in this regard. Despite not facing direct funding cuts yet, HoSang warned that Yale and other Connecticut universities may still face serious threats from the federal government.
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