Without compact agreement, could this idea bolster colleges?

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The Trump administration has proposed a "compact" for universities, offering federal funding for adherence to specific demands.

As an alternative, a "shared statement of principles" has been suggested to reaffirm core values.

Advocacy groups favor a voluntary principles statement to protect academic freedom and avoid potential First Amendment issues.

A leader with Arizona's public university system said an alternative option has been floated to strengthen higher education in the United States, as the Trump administration pushes a "compact" from the White House forward.

"One idea we’ve heard is to create a shared statement of principles that universities can collectively endorse," Arizona Board of Regents Chair Doug Goodyear said in a statement shared with The Arizo