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Indiana Budget Sparks Controversy Over University Governance Changes

4/26/2025

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Indiana's new budget empowers Gov. Mike Braun to appoint all members of Indiana University's Board of Trustees, sidelining alumni elections. Critics warn this move threatens the university's independence and shared governance. Additionally, the budget enforces productivity quotas on tenured faculty and restricts their governance roles, igniting fears over academic freedom and transparency.

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Indiana's new budget empowers Gov. Mike Braun to appoint all members of Indiana University's Board of Trustees, sidelining alumni elections. Critics warn this move threatens the university's independence and shared governance. Additionally, the budget enforces productivity quotas on tenured faculty and restricts their governance roles, igniting fears over academic freedom and transparency.