Ohio college presidents among signatories against Trump administration 'overreach'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : " "American higher education is the envy of the world, and that's because there has been a long and productive partnership between higher education and the U.S. government," a spokesperson for Kenyon College said.
63% : "This is a rare and important moment of solidarity in higher education, and Ohio Wesleyan University has an important role to play in sharing this message.
53% : He said the letter emphasizes productive engagement between universities and government entities.
52% : The letter, organized by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), condemns overreach and the use of public research funding as a means of coercion.
44% : "We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight," the letter reads.
42% : " Ohio Wesleyan President Matt vandenBerg said challenges to higher education are threatening academic freedom and university missions.
24% : COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- More than 150 colleges and universities signed a letter Tuesday condemning the Trump administration's attempts to control higher education institutions, including at least four in central Ohio.

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