ROBERT STEINBUCH: Higher ed oversight
State Sen. Dan Sullivan introduced three higher-education funding bills, targeting the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville's King Fahd Center, the Middle East Studies Association, and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock's law school online degree proposal. Sullivan withdrew the bills after agreements and commitments from the universities.
State Sen. Dan Sullivan, chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, introduced three higher-education funding bills. Sullivan proposed barring state agencies from distributing funds to the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville's King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies, citing potential state law violations. He withdrew the legislation to hold hearings and review financials. Sullivan also proposed prohibiting state-supported institutions from funding the Middle East Studies Association, which endorsed the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel. This proposal was also withdrawn. Sullivan sought to prohibit the University of Arkansas-Little Rock's law school from establishing an online degree, but withdrew his budget amendment after the university agreed to put plans on hold and engage in broader discussions. The university's spokesperson, Carrie Phillips, confirmed the agreement.
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