Regarding the Compact – MIT President
12 hours ago
- #Higher Education
- #MIT Policies
- #Academic Freedom
- MIT received a proposed 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education' from the U.S. Department of Education.
- MIT's response emphasizes its commitment to merit-based rewards, need-blind admissions, and free expression.
- The Institute highlights its policies, such as no legacy preferences in admissions and free courses for Americans.
- MIT disagrees with principles in the compact that restrict freedom of expression and institutional independence.
- The response underscores MIT's belief in scientific funding based on merit and open competition for excellence.
- MIT reaffirms its long-standing partnership with the U.S. government to serve the nation's interests.