Trump's New Directives Aim to Reform University Accreditation and Monitor Foreign Gifts
Source: news.source.rappler
President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders targeting US universities, including one to strengthen college accreditation standards and another to enforce disclosure of foreign gifts to prevent foreign influence. These actions are part of broader efforts to address issues like antisemitism, civil rights violations, and educational quality, amidst ongoing disputes with institutions such as Harvard University over funding freezes.
Key Points
Trump signed an order to enhance university accreditation standards, aiming to improve educational quality and accountability.
Another order requires universities to disclose foreign gifts to combat potential foreign influence.
The administration has frozen funding for universities, including Harvard, over policy disputes and failure to address antisemitism.
Orders were issued to investigate and act against unlawful discrimination in US colleges.
An initiative was launched to promote excellence at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Trump also targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion policies affecting student discipline.
