California's top court has ordered the University of California system to release a proposed deal with the federal government that would restore research grants suspended by the Trump administration. The plan, unveiled in August, had remained secret due to a lawsuit filed by faculty at UCLA.
The deal is steeply priced, with UCLA required to pay $1 billion upfront and an additional $170 million to settle claims. Additionally, UCLA must hire a compliance officer and gather statistics on hiring and admissions to submit to the government. The university will also have to pay for a resolution monitor and arbitrator if disputes arise.
The agreement demands significant changes to diversity programs at both the faculty and student levels. It aims to eliminate "diversity" hiring processes, remove explicit or implicit goals for compositional diversity based on race, sex, or ethnicity, and prohibit any secretive or proxy-based approaches. Foreign students are also targeted, with UCLA required to develop a program to ensure that no foreign students who may engage in anti-Western or anti-American disruptions are admitted.
The hospital associated with the university would be forbidden from engaging in gender-affirming care, and transgender athletes would not only be prohibited but also stripped of any previous achievements. The agreement also imposes limits on campus protests, including prohibitions on overnight demonstrations and general restrictions on events that disrupt public gatherings.
Despite paying $1.2 billion, UCLA will still face the risk of having its grants cut or being subject to intrusive regulations if it fails to comply with the agreement's terms. The deal does not offer any protection against these potential consequences.
It is worth noting that several other universities have accepted similar agreements with the federal government at around the same time as this proposal was put forward.
The deal is steeply priced, with UCLA required to pay $1 billion upfront and an additional $170 million to settle claims. Additionally, UCLA must hire a compliance officer and gather statistics on hiring and admissions to submit to the government. The university will also have to pay for a resolution monitor and arbitrator if disputes arise.
The agreement demands significant changes to diversity programs at both the faculty and student levels. It aims to eliminate "diversity" hiring processes, remove explicit or implicit goals for compositional diversity based on race, sex, or ethnicity, and prohibit any secretive or proxy-based approaches. Foreign students are also targeted, with UCLA required to develop a program to ensure that no foreign students who may engage in anti-Western or anti-American disruptions are admitted.
The hospital associated with the university would be forbidden from engaging in gender-affirming care, and transgender athletes would not only be prohibited but also stripped of any previous achievements. The agreement also imposes limits on campus protests, including prohibitions on overnight demonstrations and general restrictions on events that disrupt public gatherings.
Despite paying $1.2 billion, UCLA will still face the risk of having its grants cut or being subject to intrusive regulations if it fails to comply with the agreement's terms. The deal does not offer any protection against these potential consequences.
It is worth noting that several other universities have accepted similar agreements with the federal government at around the same time as this proposal was put forward.
I'm kinda worried about what this proposed deal means for UCLA and its students 
. First off, a billion bucks upfront is crazy talk 
- I mean, that's like buying out an entire university 
. And then you gotta throw in another 170 million? It's just insane 
. But what really gets me is the part about diversity programs being dismantled 
. I get it, there needs to be representation and equity, but this deal seems to be taking things way too far 
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. Not cool, dude 
. And what about all those trans athletes who've worked so hard to compete? Stripping their achievements? That's just heartbreaking 
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. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, but something about this proposal doesn't sit right with me 
! Like $1.2 BILLION is a lot of cash 
. The part about stripping trans athletes of their achievements is literally heartbreaking 
. And can we talk about how they're trying to control what foreign students say & do? Like, isn't that just racist 
?! Anywayz, I'm low-key worried about the implications for campus protests & diversity programs 
We gotta stay vigilant & advocate for our rights! 
What's next, will they be requiring everyone to renounce their social media accounts if they disagree with a particular viewpoint? 
It's just not right.
. It feels like the government is trying to control every little thing 
. The fact that they're targeting foreign students and prohibiting trans athletes from competing in sports is just ridiculous 
. Let's hope UCLA can navigate these regulations without losing its values 
I'm not saying it's a good idea for UCLA to accept the agreement, but at least it's out in the open now... maybe people can start a conversation about it. 
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. I mean, what's next? They'll be required to police who can and can't attend their own graduation ceremonies? It's just so Orwellian 1984 vibes, you know? 
And for what? So the government can say they're "helping" universities by forcing them into compliance? Give me a break 
. And the fact that UCLA has to pay $1.2 billion for it just makes me want to scream 
. Like, I get it, diversity and all that jazz, but come on! Stripping away 'diversity' hiring processes just sounds like code for 'we don't want anyone different on campus'. And the part about foreign students is just plain unfair - what's wrong with having some international perspective around here? 
also foreign students who might be anti-Western or anti-American are gonna be held accountable, like what even is that?! 
and if u try to protest on campus, good luck with that 
like, i get it, u wanna protect american values but can't we just have some nuance here? 
. I mean, who needs diversity and inclusivity when you can pay $1.2 billion to appease the powers that be? 
That's not how we learn from people with different perspectives and backgrounds 
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I just hope that UCLA can find a way to push back against these demands without losing their research grants. The fact that there have been similar agreements with other universities is super concerning... we need more transparency and accountability from our government officials! 
personally, i think ucla is just getting played by the gov... like what even is the point of this deal?