Natalie Andrews & Douglas Belkin:
Key Points
The Trump administration proposes a 10-point compact for universities to gain preferential federal funding.
Demands include freezing tuition for five years, capping international enrollment at 15%, and banning the use of race or sex in admissions.
Universities signing the compact could lose federal and private funds if they violate its terms.
The expansive 10-point memo, dubbed the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” puts forth a wide-ranging set of terms the administration says are intended to elevate university standards and performance. Universities that sign on will get “multiple positive benefits,” including “substantial and meaningful federal grants,” according to a letter addressed to university leaders.