MIT President Responds to U.S. Department of Education's Proposed Higher Education Compact
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Summary
MIT President Sally Kornbluth responds to a proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" from the U.S. Department of Education, which was sent to MIT and eight other institutions. The letter acknowledges the community's concerns about MIT's mission and values, and states that after consultation with MIT leaders, Kornbluth has sent a formal reply to Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The content appears to be the beginning of an official response regarding higher education policy and institutional autonomy.
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From the messages I've received, I know this is on the minds of many of you and that you care deeply about the Institute's mission, its values and each other
After considerable thought and consultation with leaders from across MIT, today I sent the following reply to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon
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